Job Number:
HC-03919
Date Posted:
March 16, 2026
Position Title:
Director, Government Affairs
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
A Place for Rover, Inc.
Reports To:
Location:
Seattle, WA
Contact:
Salary:
$158,513 – $210,822 per year, plus 15% bonus and benefits
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Rover is looking for a strategic, creative, and trusted Director, Government Affairs who is passionate about building relationships, engaging with policymakers, and advocating on behalf of Rover and our community of pets and pet lovers.Legislative Advocacy, Legal & Policy Analysis, Strategic Relationship Building, Cross-Functional Partnership, Team Leadership, Budgeting & Reporting, Corporate Social ResponsibilityApproximately 12-15 years of government affairs or other relevant experience, with a demonstrated track record of success in legislative advocacy and navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional policy environments at the local, state, federal, and/or international levels.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor, analyze, and influence proposed legislation, regulations, or other policy affecting Rover and the community of pet lovers that use Rover’s online marketplace.
• Use legislative software, reports from consultants, and other information sources to identify and track relevant proposed laws.
• Analyze proposed legislation and regulations, identifying nuances that could affect Rover or the community of pet lovers.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with government officials, regulatory agencies, industry trade associations, and other stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Rover’s Legal and other internal teams to gather, synthesize, and communicate information to support sound decision making and to ensure alignment between advocacy positions and operational obligations.
• Manage and mentor an experienced Senior Manager, Government Affairs, as well as external consultants, to achieve business objectives, while making space for growth, fun, and celebration.
Qualifications:
• J.D. or other legal degree or training, although you do not need to be an actively practicing or licensed attorney.
• Excellent strategic communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic vision, with the ability to position Rover for the future, spot trends, and understand the impact of public affairs decisions on all aspects of the business and community.
• Strong work ethic and creative problem solving, with a “failure is not an option” mentality.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and thrive in fast-paced environments.
Instructions:
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Other:
This is not a traditional legal role, but you will be responsible for regularly analyzing complex legislative and regulatory language to understand its potential effects.
