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Director of Government & Legislative Affairs
In-N-Out BurgerUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Aug 2026
💰 $387,000/yr($271,000/yr – $387,000/yr)
About the role
Name:
Director of Government & Legislative Affairs
Location: Irvine, CA
Job Posting Location - City, State:
Irvine, CA
Work Type:
Full-time
Department:
Legal
Description & Requirements
Come join our family at In-N-Out Burgers!
We are seeking a Director of Government & Legislative Affairs currently based in our Irvine, CA office and will relocate to Franklin, Tennessee*. The Director of Government & Legislative Affairs serves as the company's senior advisor on legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters impacting the business. Reporting directly to the EVP, Chief Legal & Business Officer, this high-level leader will develop and execute the In-N-Out Burgers' enterprise-wide government affairs strategy, establish and maintain key relationships with government officials and industry organizations, oversee external lobbying partners, and provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on legislative and regulatory matters.
This role will lead the company's day-to-day government affairs function and is responsible for building and evolving an enterprise Government Affairs program that supports the company's long-term strategic objectives while protecting and advancing its business interests.
The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative executive with exceptional judgment, political acumen, integrity, and the ability to navigate complex public policy issues while representing In-N-Out's values and culture.
*This position is 100% in office and is currently based in Irvine, CA, and will relocate to Franklin, Tennessee, as part of In-N-Out's planned headquarters transition
General Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the company's enterprise-wide government and legislative affairs strategy.
- Serve as the In-N-Out's primary advisor on legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters affecting business operations.
- Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory activity impacting the company.
- Provide executive leadership with strategic recommendations regarding legislative developments, regulatory changes, and emerging public policy issues.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, government agencies, regulatory bodies, trade associations, and key external stakeholders.
- Represent In-N-Out before legislative committees, regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and government entities, as appropriate.
- Lead and oversee the company's day-to-day Government Affairs function.
- Manage the company's external lobbying firms, legislative consultants, and public policy advisors to ensure alignment with business priorities.
- Partner closely with Legal, Operations, Human Resources, Communications, and Executive Leadership on legislative and regulatory initiatives.
- Prepare executive briefings, legislative analyses, position papers, and strategic recommendations.
- Develop proactive legislative strategies that advance and protect the In-N-Out's long-term interests.
- Support executive leadership during issues involving government relations, regulatory matters, and public policy.
- Build and mature the company's Government Affairs function, processes, and external engagement strategy as
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