Senior Counsel, Government Affairs

Ritchie Bros.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

15 days of PTO annually

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. seeks a Senior Legal Counsel for Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance. This leader will engage in state and federal legislative matters, developing strategies to advance legislative agendas while ensuring compliance with laws.

Candidates should hold a Juris Doctor and have over 7 years of experience in government affairs or regulatory compliance. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. A hybrid work setup is offered, with three days in the office at Westchester, IL.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of legal experience focused on government affairs and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with E-Signature and E-Titling legislative initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze legislative bills impacting RB Global's business.
• Develop and execute legislative strategy in coordination with the VP of Legal.
• Prepare written testimonies and testify before legislative committees.

Skills

Legal experience in government affairs

Knowledge of legislative processes

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

About the Team

As a global company, our corporate teams support billions of dollars in equipment sales every year.

In joining our corporate services teams, you will be ensuring the business runs smoothly in your respective verticals and supporting the overall business to achieve our core objectives.

Every day your work will make a difference in the way we run our business and in the way customers interact with us.

Job Description

The Senior Legal Counsel Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance serves as the organization's primary legal advisor on state and federal legislative and regulatory matters. This role leads proactive legislative strategy, manages external lobbyist relationships, and provides expert guidance on the legal and regulatory framework governing vehicle titling, licensing, and related processes. The position works directly with the VP of Legal and cross‑functional stakeholders to advance RB Global's legislative agenda and ensure operational compliance with evolving laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and track legislative bills and proposed regulations across all 50 states and at the federal level on topics impacting RB Global's business.
• Develop and execute legislative strategy in coordination with the VP of Legal, including engagement of external lobbyists to promote, amend, or defeat legislation.
• Draft formal comments, propose statutory language, and prepare amendments for bills and rulemaking proceedings.
• Prepare written testimonies and testify before legislative committees. Coordinate testimony by Operations personnel or external lobbyists.
• Champion legislation related to Alternative Title Processes, E‑Signature adoption, and E‑Titling processes at state and federal levels.
• Lead cross‑functional implementation of newly enacted laws and regulations, partnering with Operations, Title Operations, Compliance, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research on titling, licensing, and regulatory topics for Operations, Sales, Title Ops, and Transportation teams.
• Partner with Buyer Services on buyer registration, licensing requirements, and the establishment and maintenance of Who Can Buy Rules.
• Prepare and file all required federal and state lobbying disclosure reports.
• Prepare and publish Legislative Updates for providers and maintain State Regulatory Guides for internal customers.
• Support the Compliance Department and Title Training & Development Department on regulatory matters and oversee paralegal support on licensing.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Active bar membership required. Familiarity with E‑Signature and E‑Titling legislative initiatives preferred.
• 7+ years of legal experience with a focus on government affairs, regulatory compliance, or legislative advocacy. Deep knowledge of state and federal legislative processes, lobbying regulations, and vehicle titling/DMV regulatory frameworks. Experience in the automotive remarketing, salvage, or insurance industry preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, solid judgment and a “results‑focused” business mind.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment. (3 days a week in office) based out of our Westchester, IL corporate headquarters.

Benefits

RB Global full‑time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.