Vice President, Government Affairs (Remote - TX) at First American

Austin, Texas, United States

First American Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Real Estate, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
  • 12+ years of progressively senior experience in state government affairs, policy, or a related domain
  • Deep understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes, including policy development and administrative procedure
  • Executive presence and ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders
  • Background in lobbying, legal, or public policy strongly preferred
  • Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, in an effective and compelling manner
  • Critical thinker with the ability to solve problems and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with state legislative procedures and the established channels of communication between pertinent committees, legislative offices, and state agencies is preferred
  • Willingness to travel frequently, up to 50%

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead a comprehensive state government affairs strategy aligned with corporate or organizational goals
  • Serve as the chief spokesperson and representative to legislative, regulatory, and executive branches at the local and state levels
  • Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments at the state level, identify opportunities and risks, and develop advocacy plans to advance interests and address potential challenges
  • Build and manage high-level relationships with elected officials, agency leaders, and policy influencers
  • Lead issue advocacy campaigns, legislative negotiations, and coalition-building efforts
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to lobbying disclosure rules and ethics guidelines
  • Collaborate with industry peers, trade associations, and other organizations to build coalitions and partnerships that support First American policy objectives
  • Collaborate closely with legal, public affairs, corporate communications, and business units
  • Develop and lead the company’s PAC strategy, including contribution planning, governance, and recruitment

Skills

Government Affairs
Public Policy
Legislative Advocacy
Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Lobbying
Coalition Building
Issue Advocacy
Legislative Negotiations
Policy Analysis

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1889Year Founded
$800.2MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching
Health, vision, dental insurance
Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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