CareerPlan

Director Govt & Legislative Affairs-Chicago, IL

CHICAGO, IllinoisFull-time$165k–$227k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-05
Hybrid

Core

Lead company representation with State Constitutional Officers and General Assembly to advance business objectives and defeat negative legislative initiatives.

Role type

Director, Government & Legislative Affairs

Builds

Strategic relationships with policymakers, trade associations, and political community; manages legislative advocacy and PAC strategy.

Domain

Utilities / Energy / Public Policy

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Legislative strategy, stakeholder management, policy analysis, team leadership, project management, regulatory knowledge, political event coordination, financial reporting

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in law, communications, or business

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate company position on all state legislative initiatives; coordinate efforts between legislative team and subject matter experts; lead communications with policymakers and contract lobbyists; coordinate philanthropic and political events; assist in PAC strategy development; prepare reports and presentations on legislative activities.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership