Regulatory Affairs Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the regulatory intake process, which includes managing the regulatory inbox, hosting reporting forms, and addressing Host Success escalations.

• Record and monitor cease-and-desist letters, notices of violation, HOA demands, and listing removals by state, city, issuing agency, and legal theory.

• Categorize issues related to public pool classification, home occupations or zoning, short-term rental regulations, business licensing and taxation, or HOA covenants.

• Dispatch approved standard responses and ensure follow-up until matters are resolved or escalated.

• Forward subpoenas, records requests, lawsuits, criminal exposures, and market-wide threats to the General Counsel within one business day.

• Generate weekly regulatory reports for the CEO and General Counsel.

• Monitor bills and ordinances in priority states, starting with New Jersey, New York, California, and Texas.

• Maintain the model state bill and model city ordinance documentation.

• Draft testimony, one-page summaries, fact sheets, and talking points for lobbyists and executives.

• Collaborate with city planning, code enforcement, and health departments regarding Swimply's safety protocols.

• Oversee lobbying firms, state lobbyists, and local zoning attorneys, managing scopes, updates, deadlines, and invoices.

• Develop a network of zoning attorneys and lobbyists in challenging states.

• Manage the regulatory budget while providing cost-benefit analysis for new engagements.

• Represent Swimply in short-term rental coalitions, chambers of commerce, realtor associations, and pool and spa industry groups.

• Recruit and prepare hosts for hearings and council meetings.

• Manage state and city lobbying registrations and compliance filings.

• Assist Finance with local tax collection and remittance opportunities.

• Investigate permit, occupancy, and licensing requirements for new products and markets, including in Canada.

• Update the General Counsel and product teams while organizing platform data for government requests.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory operations, or local government.

• Practical knowledge of how state legislatures and city councils advance a bill or ordinance, including committees, staff, hearings, and timing.

• Experience managing external vendors such as lobbying firms or consultants, including overseeing scopes and budgets.

• Excellent written communication skills, capable of transforming zoning code sections into clear one-page explanations understandable by homeowners or council members.

• An organized system for handling high volumes, ensuring numerous open matters across various states progress without oversight.

• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor when interacting with code officers, health inspectors, HOA boards, and concerned hosts.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

• Previous policy or government affairs experience within a sharing economy or marketplace company, such as short-term rentals, space rentals, ride-sharing, or car-sharing.

• Background as a legislative or council staff member, or experience in city planning, zoning, code enforcement, or public health departments.

• Established relationships in New Jersey, New York, California, or Texas are advantageous.

• Previous registration as a lobbyist or experience managing lobbying compliance filings is preferred.

• Familiarity with pool safety regulations, public health standards, or short-term rental laws is beneficial.

• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Engaging work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.