Hybrid Senior Government Relations Director – Policy Counsel, Federal

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About the role

  • Senior Government Relations Director and Policy Counsel at Equifax leading advocacy and regulatory efforts in federal legislation. Promoting policy objectives and engaging with key stakeholders in Congress and executive agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Promote the policy and business objectives of Equifax Workforce Solutions and U.S. Information Solutions with members of Congress and Executive agencies.
  • Understand policies, statutes, and regulations related to entitlement programs, including Medicaid, Social Security Insurance, Social Security Disability Insurance, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
  • Monitor and engage in advocacy efforts on legislation related to financial services laws and regulations, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
  • Review federal legislation and regulations to analyze the impact on Equifax business objectives.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to communicate legislative and policy requirements for compliance purposes.
  • Draft federal regulatory comments and proposals.
  • Collaborate with internal and external policy and legal counsel.
  • Attend political events as a representative of the Equifax Inc. Political Action Committee.
  • Participate in trade associations to help advance business objectives.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience
  • Juris Doctor degree is required OR 10+ years of deep policy/lobbying experience (e.g., a Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, or Professional Staff Member) with specific committee experience in lieu of JD
  • Familiarity with financial services laws and regulations, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Demonstrate strong judgment and discretion
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Ability to travel up to 5% if based in Washington DC or 25% if based in Atlanta, GA

Benefits

  • comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages
  • 401k matching
  • paid time off
  • organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks

Job title

Senior Government Relations Director – Policy Counsel, Federal

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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