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JuneShine Brands

Brews hard kombucha and canned cocktails

Director – State Government & Regulatory Affairs

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
  • Have 5–8 years of government affairs or regulatory advocacy experience in alcohol, hemp, cannabis, or highly regulated consumer packaged goods.
  • Have a track record of influencing state-level regulations or legislation across multiple states.
  • Have experience advising executive leadership on regulatory strategy and commercial decisions.
  • Have working knowledge of the state hemp beverage policy landscape, including market access and packaging.
  • Reside in the United States.
  • Travel regularly (35–40%), including to state capitols, regulatory hearings, industry events, and in-person company events.
  • Attend all in-person company events.

Responsibilities

  • Influence state hemp beverage regulations before they are finalized, focusing on packaging standards, direct-to-consumer frameworks, and market access.
  • Lead Willie’s Remedy+ advocacy across state campaigns, industry coalitions, trade associations, and regulatory working groups.
  • Establish and grow relationships with state regulators, legislators, legislative staff, and key stakeholders.
  • Own state policy positions, including regulatory comments, white papers, testimony, and advocacy materials for priority markets.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across priority states, notify the organization of potential changes, and advise leadership on strategic responses.
  • Own internal expertise on state hemp beverage frameworks across active and expansion markets.
  • Analyze regulatory feasibility and advocacy opportunities to guide market prioritization and entry strategy.
  • Partner with Product, Marketing, Legal, and Sales to integrate regulatory insight into go-to-market and commercial decisions, proactively flagging risks and opportunities before they affect launches, packaging, or market plans.
  • Partner with Compliance on regulatory change by identifying and reporting incoming legislation early, keeping Compliance informed as bills progress, and handing off to Compliance for execution once laws take effect.
  • Communicate regularly with the Director of Federal Government Affairs and Regulation to keep state and federal positions aligned.
  • Perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned based on business needs and organizational priorities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have existing relationships with state regulators, legislators, or industry advocacy organizations, including NCIA, HIA, NBWA, WSWA, DISCUS, or Beer Institute.
  • Have existing relationships with state regulators, legislators, or lobbyists in California and/or Texas.
  • Be comfortable testifying and presenting to regulators, legislators, and JuneShine Brands’ leadership team.
  • Have experience working at or with alcohol or hemp trade associations.
  • Have experience with industry coalitions on multi-state policy campaigns.
  • Have a JD or formal legal or policy training.
  • Be familiar with state beverage control, hemp, or cannabis regulatory agencies.
  • Have experience building a government affairs function in a high-growth company.

About the Company

JuneShine Brands

Brews hard kombucha and canned cocktails

JuneShine creates beverages by brewing hard kombucha and canned cocktails with real, premium ingredients. Based in San Diego, CA, the company distributes its products through retailers and online channels, generating revenue from direct-to-consumer sales and retail partnerships. Their drinks are produced using transparent ingredients and sustainable brewing practices, aiming to offer a lighter, seemingly healthier alternative to traditional alcoholic beverages for health-conscious consumers. The key differentiators are a focus on real ingredients, sustainability, and transparency, appealing to a niche market that values quality and honest labeling. The goal is to provide a trusted, better-for-you option in the alcohol space while expanding access through multiple sales channels.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$30M
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
2018

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