Government Relations Regional Lead

VGW USA; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VGW USA is seeking a Regional Lead for Government & Industry Affairs to translate lobbying strategy into targeted state campaigns. You will manage external contract lobbyists, develop relationships with state officials, and deliver actionable field intelligence back to central leadership.

This role suits a seasoned state-level professional who can operate with autonomy within a clearly defined strategy, navigating diverse political environments across states.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of state government or lobbying experience.
• Experience managing external vendors or contract lobbyists to deliver outcomes.
• Exposure to multiple state legislatures or regulatory agencies in B2C sectors.
• Strong political credibility and relationships with government officials.
• Experience in fast-moving industries such as technology, fintech, or gaming.
• Proficiency with legislative tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary accountability manager for external lobbyists in the regional portfolio.
• Translate VGW’s lobbying strategy into state-specific advocacy messaging.
• Develop relationships with state legislators, AG offices, and regulators.
• Participate in cross-regional strategy sessions to align messaging.
• Represent the company at hearings, fundraisers, conferences, and stakeholder events.
• Monitor and track legislation affecting social gaming and consumer protection.

Skills

Lobbying

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Regulatory affairs

Multi-state experience

Vendor management

Tools

Legislative tracking tools

Job description

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Government & Industry Affairs team in the United States and are currently looking for a Regional Lead to join the team.

Reporting into the VP of Government Relations, this role translates VGW’s lobbying strategy into targeted, state-specific lobbying campaigns managing a roster of external contract lobbyists, developing relationships with state government officials, and delivering actionable field intelligence back to central leadership.

This role is suited to a seasoned state-level government affairs professional who is comfortable managing external partners, navigating diverse state political environments and operating with a high degree of autonomy within a clearly defined strategy.

This is a remote position and will require domestic travel as part of the role.

The salary range for this role is USD $160,000 - $210,000 per year.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the primary accountability manager for all external lobbyists within the assigned regional portfolio: set performance expectations, respond to their queries in a timely manner, review deliverables, conduct weekly check-ins, and provide written performance assessments.
• Translate the company's corporate policy positions and lobbying strategy into state-specific advocacy messaging - tailoring arguments, framing, and messenger selection to local political dynamics.
• Develop and maintain productive, credible relationships with state legislators, committee staff, state attorneys general offices, and state gaming and consumer protection regulators.
• Participate in cross-regional strategy sessions to ensure consistency of messaging, share field intelligence, and coordinate on multi-state legislative campaigns.
• Represent the company at hearings, fundraisers, conferences, and stakeholder engagements within the portfolio.
• Monitor and track all active and emerging legislation across assigned states that affects social gaming, sweepstakes operations, consumer protection, age verification, advertising and related policy areas.

What you will bring to the role:

• 7-12+ years of experience in state government, state-level lobbying, legislative affairs, or political campaigns, with direct exposure to multiple state legislatures or regulatory agencies in B2C organisations.
• Demonstrated experience managing external vendors, consultants or contract lobbyists against defined deliverables and performance standards.
• Working knowledge of gaming regulation, sweepstakes law, consumer protection, or adjacent policy areas - or a credible track record of rapidly building substantive expertise in new regulatory sectors.
• Strong political credibility and established relationships with key government officials in the assigned regional portfolio.
• Experience in a multi-state lobbying role in organisations in fast-moving industries such as technology, fintech, RMG and/or gaming.
• Proficiency with legislative tracking tools.

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.

Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things.