Director, Government Affairs

Rover.com(26 days ago)

HybridFull TimeDirector$158,513 - $210,822Legal & Government Affairs

About this role

The Director, Government Affairs at Rover leads a small but high-impact team shaping public affairs strategy and advocacy for Rover across the U.S. and key international markets. The role focuses on monitoring and influencing legislation and regulation affecting Rover’s online marketplace and pet care community. It requires close partnership with the Legal team and senior leadership to align policy positions with business objectives. The position is based in Seattle in a hybrid model and sits within the Legal & Government Affairs department.

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Required Skills

Legislative Advocacy
Policy Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Public Affairs Strategy
Relationship Building
Cross Functional Collaboration
Team Leadership
People Management
Budget Management
Contract Negotiation

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Qualifications

JD
Other Legal Degree

About Rover.com

rover.com

Rover is an online marketplace that connects pet owners with local pet sitters and dog walkers. The platform lets users find and book services such as dog walking, doggy daycare, house sitting, drop-in visits and boarding, with profiles, reviews, secure messaging and in-app payments. Rover offers insurance/guarantees and background-check options for sitters, plus tools like scheduling, photo updates and GPS walk tracking. It operates across many cities in the U.S. (and in select international markets), emphasizing convenience and a vetted community of caregivers.