Senior Counsel, Investigations & Oversight

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our <a href="https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a> to ensure we’re a fit for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Location: </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lansdowne, VA</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Team Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">As Senior Counsel, Investigations &amp; Oversight, you are a vital part of the Counter Censorship Task Force. In this role, you will lead advanced investigative and research initiatives that deepen ADF’s understanding of complex censorship-related systems and inform high-impact litigation, legislation, and oversight efforts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">This position is designed for an attorney with strong investigative instincts, excellent legal judgment, and the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insight. The role operates upstream of litigation and advocacy, generating the factual record, analysis, and transparency necessary to support effective legal and policy action.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"> <p><strong>Investigations &amp; Systems Analysis</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead investigations into censorship-related systems, networks, and institutional relationships affecting free expression and religious liberty in the United States and internationally.</li> <li>Analyze the structure, governance, funding, and coordination of institutions involved in censorship-related initiatives.</li> <li>Identify patterns, incentives, and structural vulnerabilities relevant to censorship systems.</li> <li>Develop investigative strategies designed to surface actionable information for legal, legislative, and oversight purposes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Transparency &amp; Public Records Strategy </strong></p> <ul> <li>Design and oversee transparen