Senior Regional Lead, Government Relations, Northeast, Lime – Boston (US)

Leva-Eu; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

401(k) plan

Fertility support

Unlimited vacation

Complimentary Lime vehicles

Job summary

Lime is hiring a Senior Regional Lead, Government Relations for the Northeastern United States, based in the Boston area. You will lead government relations efforts to promote micromobility policies, build partnerships with regulators and communities, and represent Lime in media and public forums in the Northeast.

You will collaborate with regional teams to grow Lime’s presence, manage cross-functional programs, and travel as needed to advance city-specific initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and ability to speak in public and to the media (required).
• At least six years leading or working in government affairs, public policy, campaigns, or community development.
• Minimum of three years with municipal/state government or public policy in the Northeast region.

Responsibilities

• Lead legalization efforts to unlock new micromobility markets in the region and drive program expansion.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with government leaders, businesses, non-profits, media, and partners.
• Participate in media interviews and speak at government and community forums on-site.

Skills

Public speaking

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Senior Regional Lead, Government Relations, Northeast, Lime - Boston (US)

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.

We are hiring a Senior Regional Lead, Government Relations for the Northeastern United States, specifically New England, to join Lime’s global policy and communications team. In this role, you will promote our community presence in cities across the U.S. Northeast. You will advance policies that promote micromobility; preserve, expand, and develop new micromobility programs in cities throughout the region; grow our fleet size across multiple vehicle types; and ensure that we are developing meaningful, trusting relationships with key micromobility stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in building partnerships with community and government stakeholders, and communicating the values of our service to regulators, the media and other key constituencies which will require on-site meetings. You will also be comfortable working in an environment with evolving goals and have an aptitude to overcome obstacles as they arise and ambition to get things done.

This is a remote position with a requirement for candidates to reside in the Boston area. The role reports directly to the Director of Government Relations for the U.S. East.

This position requires occasional travel to support business operations, which is considered an essential function of the role. Lime will provide reasonable accommodations as needed.

What you’ll do:

• Lead legalization efforts to unlock new micromobility markets in the region for new vehicle deployments (including e-scooters and e-bikes) and lead the government relations efforts to achieve program expansion and/or renewals.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with government leaders, businesses, non-profits, community organizations, the media and other prospective partners to effectively carry out the government relations and public affairs strategy.
• Participate in media interviews and speak at government and community forums on-site and organise, attend and lead public on-site events.
• In partnership with regional leadership, evaluate, prioritize, and implement strategic paths toward growing Lime’s presence in priority Northeast markets.
• Collaborate with regional operations, campaigns, and policy leadership teams to develop and put into place a long-term government relations strategy that is aligned with company priorities and delivers on key metrics for cities in the region.
• Collaborate with the comms and marketing teams on educational and safety initiatives, advertising and marketing campaigns, and local media activities.
• Analyze and inform regional leadership and company HQ on local regulatory or legislative matters. Anticipate potential issues that may impact operations within Northeast markets and work with internal teams to quickly problem-solve.
• Work with cross-functional colleagues to create models and best practices for: stakeholder engagement, developing work plans and delivering on goals, and overall team operational efficiency
• Manage teams of consultants in multiple markets as needed, including establishing metrics for success and accountability.

About you:

• Fluency in English and ability to speak in public and to the media are required.
• At least six (6) years related experience leading or working in government affairs, public policy, campaigns, and/or community development in a government-related environment.
• A minimum of three (3) years working directly with municipal and/or state government, campaigns, or public policy in the Northeast region.
• A multi-tasker comfortable working on multiple priorities at once while executing projects in a demanding environment.
• An analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to drive the company toward high-impact initiatives and efficient growth.
• Availability to travel as needed.
• Previous professional experience in transportation and mobility would be beneficial.

U.S. Based Position - What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans. We also provide company-paid life and disability insurance and company-funded mental health benefits.
• Financial & Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.
• Family & Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus fertility and family-forming benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, paid leaves, and 10 company holidays.
• Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.

The salary range listed reflects what Lime reasonably expects to offer for this role, with the final base salary determined by factors such as the candidate’s location and relevant skills and experience. Depending on the position, the total compensation package may also include discretionary annual performance bonus opportunities and equity, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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