Remote State Government Affairs Lead

VGW Canada; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Domestic travel

Job summary

VGW is seeking a Regional Lead to join the Government & Industry Affairs team in the United States. Reporting to the VP of Government Relations, you will translate VGW’s lobbying strategy into state-specific campaigns and oversee external contract lobbyists.

This remote role requires travel within the United States and offers the chance to influence policy in multiple states for a fast-growing, free-to-play online gaming company.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of state government lobbying or legislative affairs experience.
• Proven track record managing external vendors and contract lobbyists.
• Experience with gaming regulation or related policy areas preferred.
• Strong relationships with state government officials in the assigned region.
• Experience in fast-moving tech or gaming sectors advantageous.
• Proficiency with legislative tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage external lobbyists across the regional portfolio with performance reviews.
• Translate VGW policy positions into state-specific advocacy messaging.
• Build relationships with state legislators, staff, and regulators.
• Collaborate with cross-regional teams to align messaging.
• Represent VGW at public hearings, fundraisers, conferences, and stakeholder events.
• Monitor legislation affecting social gaming and consumer protection.

Skills

Vendor management

State lobbying

Regulatory affairs

Strategic communications

Tools

Legislative tracking tools

Job description

VGW is seeking a Regional Lead to join the Government & Industry Affairs team in the United States. Reporting to the VP of Government Relations, you will translate VGW’s lobbying strategy into state-specific campaigns and oversee external contract lobbyists.

This remote role requires travel within the United States and offers the chance to influence policy in multiple states for a fast-growing, free-to-play online gaming company.