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The Vice President, Federal Affairs at the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) serves as a senior leader responsible for advancing the Chamber's legal reform agenda through strategic policy development, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the senior vice president of Legal Reform Policy at ILR, this role plays a critical part in shaping and executing initiatives that promote a fair, predictable, and constitutionally grounded civil justice system.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in federal law, regulatory oversight, and congressional processes, paired with strong strategic judgment and the ability to operate effectively across Congress, executive agencies, the legal community, and the business sector.

• Lead the development and execution of legal reform strategies across federal legislative and executive agency policy arenas, with particular focus on legal reform, administrative law, civil enforcement, and rule-of-law principles impacting the business community.
• Advise senior Chamber and ILR leadership on emerging federal legal, legislative, regulatory, and political developments regarding liability issues pertaining to the business community.
• Direct ILR advocacy efforts before Congress, executive agencies, and the administration and support legislative strategy, hearings, and oversight engagement.
• Draft and review policy materials, including legislation, regulatory comments, white papers, legal analyses, and public-facing communications.
• Serve as a primary liaison to lawmakers, congressional committees, administration officials, legal organizations, member companies, and coalition partners.
• Manage and coordinate complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, task forces, and external coalitions aligned with ILR priorities.
• Represent the Chamber and ILR in meetings, briefings, and public forums, articulating policy positions clearly and persuasively.
• Collaborate closely with the Chamber's Legal, Government Affairs, Communications, and Federation teams to ensure integrated advocacy and messaging.

• Juris Doctor and admission to at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 15 or more years of experience in public policy, constitutional law, regulatory oversight, or congressional leadership roles.
• MBA or demonstrated business acumen is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise navigating congressional committees, legislative drafting, hearings, and oversight processes.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills, including experience producing legal analysis, policy memos, and testimony.
• Proven ability to manage complex policy initiatives and influence outcomes in politically sensitive environments.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and strategic thinking in high-stakes matters.
• Experience working with national organizations, trade associations, or advocacy groups is preferred.

The salary range for this position is $216,574.00 to $250,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant's qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Candidates with more advanced experience are encouraged to apply, as the role may be calibrated at a higher level based on experience and organizational need. Our Full time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

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