Strategic Government & Legal Affairs Director (Hybrid)

Solidion Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: $STI); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Solidion Technology Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Director of Government and Legal Affairs to lead government relation efforts, advocate for regulatory policies, and guide compliance strategies.

The role partners with teams on grants, procurement, and legislative engagement in a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate has extensive Capitol Hill experience, bipartisan connections, and a JD with active bar admission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience, heavily prioritizing time spent working and advocating on Capitol Hill.
• Experience collaborating with business teams on government grant proposals, procurement opportunities, and governmental contracts with revenue impact.
• Established bipartisan connections with members of Congress, staff, and the D.C. policy ecosystem.
• Experience with lobbying registration and reporting requirements at state and federal levels.
• Deep knowledge of the U.S. congressional regulatory process and appropriations.
• High-level political awareness and discretion managing sensitive client strategies or information.
• Licensed lobbyist; experience advocating for technology industry businesses is a plus.
• Juris Doctor and bar admission preferred; undergraduate degree in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the business team to advance goals through grants and bids; advocate with government bodies.
• Develop, implement, and lead the organization’s comprehensive government affairs strategy at federal, state, and local levels.
• Educate and persuade lawmakers and regulators to support favorable legislation.
• Monitor bills, hearings, and regulatory changes to assess impacts.
• Build and leverage a network of legislators, staff, administration officials, and coalition partners.
• Represent the organization before legislative committees and regulatory bodies; prepare testimony as required.
• Draft policy briefs, position papers, testimony, and legal summaries for hearings and briefings.
• Identify and collaborate with aligned trade associations and nonprofits to strengthen campaigns.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards and timely lobbying registrations and disclosures.
• Advise the executive team and board on policy developments, regulatory changes, and legal matters.
• Support the legal department, including contracts, compliance, and IP management.
• Serve on the senior leadership team and contribute to organizational strategy and decisions.
• Work with General Counsel on budgeting for the department and monitoring expenditures.
• Collaborate with communications, finance, operations, program, and development teams for policy alignment.

Skills

Capitol Hill advocacy

Policy advocacy

Regulatory understanding

Bipartisan relationships

Lobbying experience

Budget awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (Preferred)

Undergraduate degree in Political Science / Public Policy / Government / Economics / Business / Communications

Job description

Solidion Technology Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Director of Government and Legal Affairs to lead government relation efforts, advocate for regulatory policies, and guide compliance strategies.

The role partners with teams on grants, procurement, and legislative engagement in a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate has extensive Capitol Hill experience, bipartisan connections, and a JD with active bar admission.