Legal Policy Fellow Job at Manhattan Institute, New York, NY

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  • Manhattan Institute
  • New York, NY

Job Description

The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities.

About the Role

MI seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Policy Fellow to support our Financial Regulatory Hub under the leadership of Senior Fellow and Director of Legal Policy, James R. Copland. The Legal Policy Fellow will play a critical role in analyzing regulatory developments, drafting policy recommendations, and engaging with allied organizations to shape the regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the work of MI’s Financial Regulatory Hub, focusing on regulatory rulemaking activities within agencies such as the SEC, CFTC, FDIC, NCUA, CFPB, and others, consistent with the Hub’s mission.
  • Draft, review, and support the submission of comment letters on proposed rulemakings to advance free-market principles.
  • Collaborate with MI scholars and external partners to strengthen the impact of comment letters and policy analysis.
  • Monitor developments in administrative law, particularly as they relate to financial regulation, and provide expert guidance on emerging issues.
  • Build and maintain relationships with allied organizations, coordinating on research and advocacy initiatives.
  • Conduct in-depth legal and economic research, producing briefs, reports, and other publications to inform policymakers, stakeholders, and the public.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree, with a strong foundation in law and economics.
  • Significant experience in administrative law and familiarity with regulatory processes at federal agencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal and economic issues and articulate findings clearly and persuasively.
  • Strong alignment with MI’s mission to promote free markets, individual liberty, and the rule of law.
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborative mindset, with experience working with diverse teams and external stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $100,000-$175,000/year, based on experience and skills.

MI offers generous benefits, including four weeks paid vacation, a Summer Fridays program, paid paternity/maternity leave, medical and dental coverage with HSA options, medical and dependent-care FSA, mental health benefits, remote medicine, paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company-funded match. MI staff also benefit from the opportunity to collaborate and socialize with prominent scholars in our policy space.

To apply, please fill out the form below. Be sure to include a resume and cover letter explaining both your interest in MI and your qualifications for the role. A strategy memorandum will eventually be required, with the specifics to be determined during the initial interview.

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