Trulieve · 1 week ago
Director of Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
6+ years expTrulieve is a company focused on shaping federal cannabis policy, and they are seeking a Director of Government Affairs to develop and execute their government affairs strategy at the federal level. This role involves advocating for the company's interests and serving as a liaison with elected officials and governmental entities.
Alternative MedicineCannabisHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive federal government relations strategy aligned with the company’s business goals
Advise executive leadership on federal legislative and administrative developments affecting the cannabis industry
Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, and key stakeholders, including federal trade associations
Represent the company in legislative hearings, public forums, and industry events. Draft policy position papers, testimony, and advocacy materials
Track, analyze, and summarize legislative, regulatory, and political developments impacting the company and the cannabis industry
Provide timely updates and strategic recommendations to leadership
Collaborate with trade associations, advocacy groups, and other cannabis businesses to advance shared policy goals
Coordinate joint lobbying efforts and public campaigns
Ensure adherence to all lobbying laws and disclosure requirements
Prepare reports on government relations activities and their impact
Manage a team of federal lobbyists
Supervise internal and external team working on federal initiatives
Foster a culture of strategic thinking, collaboration, and accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Law, Communications, or related field (Master's preferred)
Minimum of 6+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs
Proven success in legislative advocacy and policy development
Strong network of federal political and administrative contacts
Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, presentation, and strategic planning skills
Strong understanding of federal government processes, and legislative and regulatory frameworks
Ability to travel as needed
Preferred
Experience working in or with a regulated industry
Experience with trade groups and political action committees
Knowledge of cannabis laws, regulations, and industry dynamics
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Company
Trulieve
Trulieve is a pharmaceutical company that manufactures integrated seed-to-sale medical cannabis products for brain and health treatments.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.07B2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $140M
2023-12-27Post Ipo Debt· $25M
2022-12-21Post Ipo Debt· $71.5M
Leadership Team
Ryan Blust
Vice President Accounting & Finance
C
Christine Hersey
Chief Corporate Affairs & Strategy Officer
Recent News
New Cannabis Ventures
2026-01-09
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