VP 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.

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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 VP Government Affairs & Policy, leading and growing this 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 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

Practicals

• You'll report to: Marcelo Lebre
• Team: New …