Director, Government Relations
About The Position
Design and execute advocacy strategies for global government relations strategic plan for legislative and regulatory issues at the international, federal, state and local levels Work internally with business leaders to shape LS&Co.'s public policy priorities and advocacy plans to advance business objectives Develop and strengthen strategic relationships with U.S. and government officials globally, government agencies, relevant non-profit organizations, and business and interest groups, serving as a strong company advocate Advance LS&Co.'s public policy priorities, focusing on the areas of trade, tax, sustainability, civic engagement, and social policies Develop the strategies and support the Board, C-suite executives and brand leaders to appropriately engage government officials and support public policy initiatives Deliver a return to the company's business growth and corporate reputation through its government relations outreach Manage one team member aligning with Levi's values and leadership philosophy
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required and an advanced degree in international relations, political science and/or international economics preferred.
- 8+ years experience in the public and/or private sector working on government affairs and public policy initiatives.
- Demonstrated leader level knowledge, skills, and expertise in the areas of government affairs, public policy, and stakeholder engagement.
- Create, influence, and translate public policy strategies based on insights, research, and data and planning.
- Clear understanding of external stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Strong project management knowledge.
- Develop accurate conclusions based on context, facts, experience, stakeholder needs. Makes tough decisions thoughtfully.
- Outstanding written and verbal skills with a strong subject matter expertise in social and environmental sustainability public policy and stakeholder engagement at all of levels of LS&Co. organization and our external organizations.
- Demonstrated track record in evaluating and providing direction in developing clear, credible, innovative and appropriate communication.
- Strong ability to build and strengthen critical relationships with key external stakeholders and with the insights and expertise to know if/when and how to engage
Responsibilities
- Design and execute advocacy strategies for global government relations strategic plan for legislative and regulatory issues at the international, federal, state and local levels
- Work internally with business leaders to shape LS&Co.'s public policy priorities and advocacy plans to advance business objectives
- Develop and strengthen strategic relationships with U.S. and government officials globally, government agencies, relevant non-profit organizations, and business and interest groups, serving as a strong company advocate
- Advance LS&Co.'s public policy priorities, focusing on the areas of trade, tax, sustainability, civic engagement, and social policies
- Develop the strategies and support the Board, C-suite executives and brand leaders to appropriately engage government officials and support public policy initiatives
- Deliver a return to the company's business growth and corporate reputation through its government relations outreach
- Manage one team member aligning with Levi's values and leadership philosophy
Benefits
- incentive plans
- 401(k) matching
- paid leave
- health insurance
- product discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
