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Latitude Legal

Director of Regulatory Affairs & Senior Attorney

Latitude Legal, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Director of Regulatory Affairs & Senior Attorney Latitude Legal is seeking an experienced regulatory attorney to serve as a trusted policy advisor and lead critical federal and state regulatory engagement efforts that directly impact the automotive aftermarket industry.

The successful candidate will guide the association’s regulatory strategy, collaborate closely with federal agencies such as NHTSA, EPA, and FTC, partner with congressional staff, coalition partners, and member companies, and assist the general counsel with routine legal matters related to the association’s operations.

Basic Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

7–10+ years of experience in regulatory law, government affairs, or public policy

Substantive experience interacting with federal agencies (e.g., NHTSA, EPA, FTC)

Strong knowledge of federal regulatory and administrative law processes

Demonstrated success advancing policy initiatives or managing complex regulatory issues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong political acumen, judgment, and strategic thinking

Preferred Experience

Experience on Capitol Hill, within a federal agency, or in an in‑house government affairs/legal role

Existing relationships with agency officials, congressional staff, or relevant trade associations

Background in the automotive, transportation, technology, or energy sectors

Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Position Details

Type of Role: In‑house Counsel / Regulatory Affairs Director

Schedule: Full‑time

Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area (remote within the region or office)

Travel: Multiple times per year for meetings, conferences, and association functions

Compensation and Benefits Pay:

$180,000‑$190,000 annually. Eligible for a cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k); generous leave and holiday policies.

About Latitude Latitude is a full‑service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally ranked flexible legal staffing company that specializes in providing highly skilled former in‑house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions across practice areas such as commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Latitude offers competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, access to top‑tier clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self‑designed boundaries. Our practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor candidate proposals to match clients’ needs and candidates’ strengths.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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