Senior Director of Government Affairs & Policy

About Remote

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. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

What this job can offer you

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. You will be hands on and the only member of this brand new team for the start of your role, but will have the chance to bring onboard vendors, and later, new hires into your team. 

What you bring

• 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

Key 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 …