National State Policy & Regulatory Affairs Director

Public Storage; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Storage is seeking a Director of State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs to monitor, assess, and shape state and local policy developments affecting our nationwide self-storage business. You will advise Legal, Compliance, Operations, and senior leadership on legislative and regulatory issues with emphasis on consumer protection, pricing, advertising, lien laws, tax, privacy, and risk.

The role requires deep experience across states, ability to translate complex developments into practical

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years in state government/regulatory/public policy roles.
• Experience monitoring multi-state legislative/regulatory developments.
• Ability to lead nationwide teams and external partners.
• Understanding of state processes, bill tracking, and rulemaking.
• Experience translating policy into business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on state/local legislative and regulatory developments.
• Develop nationwide issue-tracking and escalate priorities to senior leaders.
• Lead state advocacy strategies, draft testimony and letters.
• Coordinate external resources for consistent strategy and execution.
• Assess impact of proposed laws on operations, compliance, and risk.
• Translate complex developments into clear executive guidance.
• Build relationships with legislators, regulators, and associations.
• Prepare briefings, memoranda, and talking points for leadership.

Skills

Executive presence

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Policy advisory

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science/public policy/public administration/business/communications

Tools

Quorum

FiscalNote

LexisNexis State Net

PolicyNote

Job description

Public Storage is seeking a Director of State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs to monitor, assess, and shape state and local policy developments affecting our nationwide self-storage business. You will advise Legal, Compliance, Operations, and senior leadership on legislative and regulatory issues with emphasis on consumer protection, pricing, advertising, lien laws, tax, privacy, and risk.

The role requires deep experience across states, ability to translate complex developments into practical