Senior Director of Government Affairs & Policy
Overview
Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance.
Job Description
This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Senior Director of Government Affairs & Policy, leading and growing this team.
Responsibilities
- - Define, develop and own the strategy and execution of Government Affairs and Policy at Remote across the globe
- - Collaborate with executive leadership to align the Government Affairs and Policy team strategy with the overall business strategy
- - Engage with the leadership team to ensure we are being proactive in seeing around legislative corners
- - Lead and drive engagement, relationship and communication efforts with key government stakeholders at the federal and local levels
- - Direct and manage relationships with external consultants and legal advisors
- - Oversee and lead timely analysis of existing and proposed legislation to assess potential impact on Remote business and strategy
- - Lean into intensity, efficiency, automation and integration for every project and strategic initiative you drive
- - Own and manage Government Affairs and Policy department budget
- - Foster an environment that enables the team to execute quickly while maintaining a high standard of quality
Required Skills
- - Experience leading in house Public Policy and Government Affairs functions globally
- - Extensive experience in government affairs, with a focus on the tech industry
- - Experience dealing with multiple context teams
- - Experience with multi-national corporate setups
- - Strategic thought leader and demonstrates clear communications internally and externally with diverse stakeholders
- - Writes and speaks fluent English
- - It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus
Benefits
- - Work from anywhere
- - Unlimited personal time off (minimum 4 weeks)
- - Quarterly company-wide day off for self care
- - Flexible working hours (we are async)
- - 16 weeks paid parental leave
- - Mental health support services
- - Stock options
- - Learning budget
- - Home office budget & IT equipment
- - Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces
About the company
Remote eliminates barriers to international hiring so great companies can work with great people, no matter where those people are.