Government and Legal Affairs Strategist

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Hallmark Cards is a privately held family-owned company that operates four, core businesses: greetings and retail through Hallmark Cards; television production through Hallmark Media and the Hallmark Channel; the iconic Crayola arts and craft company; and the Kansas City based Crown Center retail and hospitality complex. The Hallmark Legal Division handles legal matters for Hallmark's four businesses, while also overseeing Hallmark's Government Affairs, and assisting a private trust company that serves the family of the company's founder. We are seeking a sophisticated and motivated Government & Legal Affairs Strategist to help with activities across all three of these functions.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING & THE IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE

The Government and Legal Affairs Strategist leads the organization's Political Action Committee (PAC), setting its mission, goals, and overall direction. This highly visible role engages closely with executive leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring that PAC operations, outreach, and communications are strategic, transparent, and fully compliant with federal and state regulations.

The strategist also represents the organization at key political, advocacy, and community events. A major focus of the position is fundraising and donor engagement, including developing solicitation strategies, organizing campaigns, and cultivating relationships with donors, political leaders, candidates, and community partners. The strategist manages PAC communications- such as newsletters, presentations, and digital content- while keeping stakeholders informed about political developments. They work across the organization and with legislative and regulatory bodies to support policy goals, monitor regulatory changes, and develop communications that strengthen advocacy efforts.

In addition to PAC leadership, the role provides legal affairs support by assisting corporate officers with maintaining official records, drafting minutes and resolutions, and preparing a wide range of legal documents under attorney supervision. This includes agreements related to investments, partnerships, real estate, services, and confidentiality. The strategist also handles filings for legal entities, such as forming LLCs and drafting operating agreements, ensuring accurate documentation and ongoing compliance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following are required to be considered for this role:

• Law Degree (Juris Doctor) OR bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant paralegal experience OR bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of government affairs experience
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume will stand out if you have the following:

• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written, to work with all levels of internal personnel, clients, external resources, and regulatory authorities
• Strong familiarity of FEC compliance (reporting, disclaimers, limits) and campaign finance regulations
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and privacy (internally and externally) with a professional demeanor
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong people skills - able to work effectively with a diverse mix of team members
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Strong understanding of state and federal political processes
• Understanding of partnerships and LLCs, and investments vehicles
• Highly organized, autonomous, and collaborative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management tools
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to learn new areas outside of experience, including trusts and estates and tax

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, giving you the best of both worlds: collaborating in person at our headquarters in Kansas City, MO and enjoying the flexibility of working remotely. Work from home Mondays and Fridays; work in office at least two days/week (Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday).

• Hallmark is committed to recognizing and rewarding performance. Employees are eligible for annual merit-based increases, aligned with individual and company performance.
• In alignment with our culture of care, Hallmark offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, paid time off, 401K with company match, and profit-sharing.

COME JOIN US! Now's your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark- just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields.Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.

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