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U.S. Chamber of Commerce · 1 month ago

Senior Director, Legislative Affairs, Institute for Legal Reform (ILR)

Headquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$144K/yr - $180K/yr

6+ years exp

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization dedicated to advocating for American business. The Senior Director of Legislative Affairs will lead advocacy efforts to advance legal reforms supporting free enterprise, engaging with state legislatures and building coalitions to reshape legal systems.

Government Relations

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Champion Institute for Legal Reform’s (ILR) legal reform agenda by managing state-level legislative strategies and issue portfolios

Build and strengthen relationships with state lawmakers, legislative staff, state attorney generals, and business advocacy groups, including chambers of commerce

Directly lobby or oversee external lobbyists and partners to advance ILR-supported legislation

Draft and refine legislative language and amendments in collaboration with state-level allies

Create high-impact presentations, memos, and advocacy materials that influence decision-makers and advance strategic objectives

Prepare and deliver testimony—or support others in doing so—before state legislative committees

Manage ILR’s network of state civil justice allies and consultants to ensure alignment and impact

Represent and speak on behalf of ILR at national and regional conferences, coalition meetings, state chambers, RAGA, and ILR-hosted events

Provide strategic counsel and lead update calls with ILR consultants, Chamber Federation members, and allied organizations

Produce concise legal memoranda and legislative summaries for internal and external stakeholders

Organize events to educate and activate state-level partners and allies

Promote ILR’s federal initiatives through state and local coalitions

Participate in strategic planning and contribute to resource allocation and budget decisions

Qualification

Government relationsState-level advocacyJuris Doctor (JD)Coalition buildingStakeholder managementPublic speakingStrategic planningTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and 6 years or more of experience in government relations or policy, preferably with a focus on state-level advocacy

Ability to deliver measurable policy wins by effectively navigating state legislative and executive branches

Ability to drive membership growth by cultivating strong relationships, recruiting new members, delivering value that strengthens retention, and building long-term engagement

Experience engaging confidently with senior executives, member companies, and public officials to build trust, influence outcomes, and advance organizational priorities

Able to adapt messaging in real time by reading the room and adjusting tone and strategy to maximize influence and engagement

Demonstrated success in building coalitions at all levels and managing stakeholder relationships

Ability to apply strategic foresight to manage competing priorities, anticipate stakeholder needs, and align actions with ILR's goals

Curious and adaptable in dynamic political and policy environments

Able to foster a collaborative culture with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset that drives team success, enhances organizational impact, and mentors junior team members

Willingness to travel domestically and work in the office a minimum of two days per week

Preferred

Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar licensure preferred

Benefits

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid leave

Company

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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The Chamber of Commerce of the United States is the world’s largest business organization.

Founded in 1912

Washington, DC, US

501-1000 employees

https://www.uschamber.com/

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