Director, Center Consumer Protection

Director, Center for Consumer Protection Who We Are

Founded in 1907, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) serves as the national forum for attorneys general and their staff to collaboratively address issues important to their work and provides resources to support the work of the offices of attorneys general in protecting the Rule of Law and the United States Constitution. NAAG fosters an environment of “cooperative leadership,” helping attorneys general respond effectively – individually and collectively – to emerging state and federal issues.

NAAG emphasizes a commitment to professional excellence and the quality of life for our employees.

• Facilitating bipartisan collaboration on policies and initiatives.
• Promoting the exchange of trusted, nonpartisan information and expertise.
• Delivering high‑quality training, research, and analysis to empower attorneys general and their teams.
• Providing agile support on multistate matters in consumer protection, antitrust, tobacco, bankruptcy, and U.S. Supreme Court matters.

We are looking for a Director, Center for Consumer Protection to join our team.

NAAG is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director for the Center for Consumer Protection to lead the nation’s premier resource hub for state attorneys general and their staff on consumer protection and antitrust matters. This is a pivotal leadership role that directly interacts with consumer protection and antitrust units throughout the nation and facilitates collaboration among the offices on myriad consumer protection issues.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and relationship builder with deep expertise in consumer protection, preferably within the attorney general community. They will bring energy, integrity, and initiative to the role, along with a proven ability to lead teams, develop programs, and foster cooperative successful partnerships throughout local, state, federal, international, and private sectors communities.

This position requires a collaborative spirit, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for public service. The Director will be expected to evolve with the organization, gaining subject matter expertise in emerging areas relevant to attorneys general offices, as well as offering strategic vision and improvement.

Travel is inherent to this position; frequent domestic and some international travel will be required.

• Lead the development and strategic management of the Center for Consumer Protection.
• Design, execute, and oversee NAAG’s consumer protection programs and trainings.
• Engage directly with Consumer Protection Offices throughout the nation and serve as a resource and a connecting hub.
• Recruit, manage, and support expert faculty for training initiatives.
• Serve as NAAG’s resident expert on consumer protection issues.
• Hire, supervise, and mentor Center staff.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities to support Center initiatives.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of seven years of legal experience, preferably within an attorney general’s office, district attorney’s office, U.S. Attorney’s office, military JAG, or a related government agency.
• Significant trial and/or litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience in legal training and program development.
• Ability to effectively present publicly in person and virtually.
• Availability to travel throughout the United States (approx. 40%).
• Proven ability to establish and operationalize new initiatives.
• A growth mindset.
• Subject matter expertise in consumer protection or closely related fields.

NAAG is headquartered in Washington, D.C. (Work Environment: Hybrid).

• Salary range $150,000-$160,000 and is commensurate with experience and budget availability.
• NAAG offers a generous benefits package which includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life/disability, long‑term care, and 401k retirement plan.

We invite you to apply today! Please click “Apply” below and be sure to submit a Letter of Interest and your resume. Applications received prior to October 27, 2025, will be given priority review.

We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.