Government Affairs Director jobs in Connecticut

Government Affairs Director implements strategic plans and oversees engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities that will support and enhance the businesses' goals. Manages teams that build relationships and liaise with government entities(federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Being a Government Affairs Director performs ongoing monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends to determine the potential impact on the organization. Collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Additionally, Government Affairs Director creates communication vehicles and delivers messaging to inform and support business leaders. Requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Government Affairs Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Government Affairs Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Legal Affairs
  • CT TRANSIT
  • CT 06141, CT FULL_TIME
  • This senior leadership position manages all legal matters related to labor, employment, workers compensation, and auto liability claims. The Director of Legal Affairs provides strategic legal guidance to the organization to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, mitigate risk, and protect the organization's interests.1. Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal counsel and guidance on labor and employment matters, workers compensation issues, and auto liability claims. Interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, regulations, and employment standards. Advise on employee relations, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination issues. 
    2. Litigation Management: Manage and oversee the organization's legal disputes, including labor-related litigation, employment claims, workers compensation claims, and auto liability lawsuits. Represent the Company in all legal matters and work with outside counsel as needed. 
    3. Policy Development: Develop, review, and update policies and procedures related to labor and employment, workers compensation, and auto liability to ensure they align with current laws and industry best practices. 
    4. Contract Review: Review and assist in negotiating labor agreements, employment contracts, and insurance agreements as needed. Ensure contract compliance to minimize legal risks. 
    5. Training and Education: Develop and implement training programs to educate employees and management on labor and employment laws, workers compensation procedures, and best practices for minimizing auto liability risks. 
    6. Risk Management: Identify and assess potential legal risks associated with labor and employment practices, workers compensation claims, and auto liability incidents. Develop and implement strategies to minimize legal exposure. 
    7. Government Compliance: Monitor changes in labor laws and regulations and ensure that the organization remains in compliance. Interact with relevant government agencies and respond to inquiries or audits. 
    8. Respond & Report on Agency Matters: Prepare written company responses to any CHRO, OSHA, NLRB, EEO, or other entity complaints. Produce regular reports on legal activities, including litigation status, settlements, and ongoing compliance efforts, for the executive staff, AGM’s and General Manager. 
    9. Serve as the Company’s EEO Officer. 
    A.    Develop and recommend policies and procedures to implement the equal employment opportunity/affirmative action program; assist in evaluating the company’s compliance with the implementation of the equal employment opportunity/affirmative action program in each department and division
    B.    Investigate all EEO/AA related complaints and recommend corrective action.
    C.    Conduct research in response to inquiries concerning EEO/AA issues by soliciting information, both orally and in writing, from state and federal agencies, agency legal personnel, and other sources regarding labor statistics, programs for the disadvantaged, the interpretation of law and the status of EEO/AA cases.
    D.    Assist the HR team with EEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, trainings, committees, and efforts.
    E.    Develop goals and timetables for AA. Design and implement reporting systems to measure the company's progress toward AA goals.
    F.    Prepare periodic and scheduled reports on the status of the implementation of the EEO program.
    G.    Review all job postings for compliance with ADA and EEO guidelines.
    H.    Provide technical assistance and training to sub-recipients, vendors, and contractors regarding the development and implementation of AA Plans.
    I.    Review job specifications to become familiar with the duties and requirements of positions; review job postings for compliance with EEO/AA and ADA guidelines; confer with the HR Director regarding the effect job descriptions and job requirements have on protected group members.
    J.    Review personnel actions to ensure compliance with AA/EEO requirements. 
    K.    Other duties as required by the FTA.
    10.    Sit in as a neutral party on interview panels as needed.
    11.    Work cooperatively with all levels of personnel, and assist other departments and divisions as needed.
    12.    Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.



    1.    Possession of a Juris Doctorate (JD) and active state bar membership in the state of Connecticut is required.
    2.    Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of relevant full time work experience as a practicing attorney, with a strong background in labor and employment law, workers compensation law, and general litigation is required. Specific experience handling auto liability claims is a plus.
    3.    Experience with complex litigation, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
    4.    Experience in labor negotiations and the NLRA is required.
    5.    Experience as Legal Counsel or a Labor & Employment Attorney is required.
    6.    Previous experience in the transportation industry or a similarly government regulated environment is preferred.
    7.    Ability to make decisions requiring independent judgment including the setting of priorities for performing work, excellent, interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.  
    8.    Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential.
    9.    Must be able to handle confidential information, manage multiple priorities and have excellent communication skills (especially verbal), interpersonal skills, professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy to work effectively with the public, outside agencies, private vendors, and other employees at all levels throughout CTtransit.
    10.    Ability to learn procedures that require a high degree of responsibility, accuracy, timeliness, and  precision.
    11.    A valid drivers’ license is required. Individual may be required to travel in the course of their daily work.
    12.    Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 and/or Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint) with the ability to quickly learn other internal software programs.


    Please visit our website at http://www.cttransit.com/Careers/  to complete the on-line application and attach a cover letter and resume.
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Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs
  • Sacred Heart University
  • Fairfield, CT FULL_TIME
  • About Sacred Heart University: As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University i...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Director, Regulatory Affairs
  • Unite Us
  • New Haven, CT FULL_TIME
  • About the Role: The Director of Regulatory Affairs will work on the team of the Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs to assess regulatory changes at the federal and state levels,...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of Student Affairs, Alternative and Innovative Programs
  • Waterbury Public Schools
  • Waterbury, CT OTHER
  • Position Type: Administration/DirectorDate Posted: 9/8/2023Location: DistrictwideDate Available: immediately after hiredClosing Date: Until FilledJOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Director of Student Affairs,...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Executive Director, Advertising & Promotions Regulatory Affairs
  • Bausch Health
  • New Haven, CT FULL_TIME
  • Bausch Health is a global company that develops, manufactures, and markets a differentiated product portfolio across multiple high-growth therapeutic areas including Gastroenterology, Generics, Neurol...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Executive Director, Advertising & Promotions Regulatory Affairs
  • Bausch Health
  • Danbury, CT FULL_TIME
  • Bausch Health is a global company that develops, manufactures, and markets a differentiated product portfolio across multiple high-growth therapeutic areas including Gastroenterology, Generics, Neurol...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Senior Director, Government Affairs
  • Orchard Therapeutics
  • Boston, MA
  • Location: Washington, DC or Boston, MA Reporting to: SVP, GM, North America Orchard Therapeutics is a patient focused ge...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Oncology Biostatistics
  • Penfield Search Partners Ltd
  • Our client is a leader in developing innovative therapies for a variety of cancers. They are seeking a Director of Oncol...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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President/Chief Executive Officer
  • PCCEO Community Action Agency
  • Peoria, IL
  • JOB PURPOSE: Serves as the Chief Executive Officer and provides the overall direction, coordination, operational control...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr Specialist
  • Consolidated Edison
  • New York, NY
  • Mission Statement Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Con...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager
  • Consolidated Edison
  • New York, NY
  • Mission Statement Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Con...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Regulatory Affairs
  • Flexible Packaging Association
  • Annapolis, MD
  • Job Description Job Description Responsibilities • Identify, manage, and respond to all regulatory proposals impacting m...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President, Government Affairs
  • National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Job Description Job Description TITLE: Vice President, Government Affairs LOCATION: Alexandria, Virginia DATE CREATED: F...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager, Government Program Analytics
  • Jubilant HollisterStier CMO
  • Spokane, WA
  • Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, a well-established member of the business community in Spokane, Washington, provides a comp...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island. The state capital and fourth largest city is Hartford, and other major cities and towns (by population) include Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain, Greenwich, and Bristol. Connecticut is slightly larger than the country of Montenegro. There are 169 incorporated towns in Connecticut.The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain in Salisbury in the northwest corner of the state. The highest point is just east...
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Income Estimation for Government Affairs Director jobs
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Government Affairs Director in Lima, OH
In this capacity, AZA works with government officials on developing rational and effective Federal legislation and regulations, analyzes the impact of legislation and regulations on AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, develops position recommendations with the AZA Government Affairs Committee and the AZA Board of Directors, and fosters partnerships with Federal agencies and other conservation and animal welfare organizations in order to pursue mutual goals.
January 24, 2020
Government Affairs Director in Santa Ana, CA
Our teams have helped pass legislation and regulations at every level of government, have held members of Congress accountable to their constituents, shepherded top-level nominations in the Executive and Judicial branches, and ensured diverse voices are heard by decisionmakers.
February 04, 2020
Government Affairs Director in Memphis, TN
Different government officials create laws that might not help the real estate business and might make it harder to sell homes and close deals.
February 13, 2020