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.