Manager, Legislative Affairs
About the Company
If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.
We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.
About the Job
Manage state advocacy and legislative affairs, including various legal and lobbying projects, and provide research and analysis support to the vice president of Advocacy. Work closely with multiple senior members of the ILR team and manage projects on state advocacy.
Responsibilities
Serve as the ILR representative at state legislative hearings, political and policy association conferences, and alliance and coalition meetings
Manage internal task forces and external coalitions related to state legal reform policy, which are composed of companies, trade associations, and other allied groups
Inform and communicate with internal staff and coalition members regularly about legislative activity and information pertinent to ILR’s priorities
Lead targeted state legislative campaigns advocating for legal reform policies
Work with ILR senior management, outside consultants, and in-state stakeholders to develop and implement lobbying strategies on key legal reform priorities
Build meaningful relationships with state federation and legal reform partners
Identify and aggressively respond to state legislation that adversely affects the liability climate
Work with leadership to devise state-specific legal reform policy and strategy
Work on special projects as assigned
Qualifications
J.D. preferred with a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in the legal field conducting legal research and writing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision
Sound judgment and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Lexis/Westlaw
Flexibility to travel as needed
State legislative experience or interest preferred
