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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Director of Government Affairs who will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for engagement with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders. This role requires a deep understanding of political processes, legislative frameworks, and strong negotiation skills. The primary goal is to represent the company's interests at the governmental level, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to shaping a favorable policy environment.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials, and strategic thinking capabilities. A key aspect of the role is monitoring legislative initiatives, analyzing their impact on business operations, and preparing actionable recommendations for senior management.
The Director of Government Affairs will work closely with the legal department, public relations team, as well as external consultants and industry associations. They will also represent the company at public events, forums, and working groups with government entities.
A successful candidate should have prior experience in a similar role, knowledge of political and legislative systems, and the ability to operate in a highly dynamic and uncertain regulatory environment.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement government relations strategies
- Monitor legislative initiatives and assess business impact
- Establish and maintain relationships with government officials
- Represent company interests before government bodies
- Prepare analytical reports and recommendations for leadership
- Participate in working groups, forums, and industry associations
- Collaborate with legal and PR departments
- Ensure regulatory compliance of company operations
- Organize meetings and negotiations with authorities
- Develop internal policies for government engagement
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of political and legislative systems
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking and analytical abilities
- Experience working with government and regulatory agencies
- Ability to work under uncertainty
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English
- Willingness to travel
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with government agencies?
- Which legislative initiatives have you tracked in your previous roles?
- How do you build relationships with government officials?
- Describe a time you influenced a regulatory decision.
- How do you assess the impact of legislation on business?
- Which industry associations have you represented?
- How do you handle conflicts during negotiations?
- What tools do you use to monitor legislation?
- How do you collaborate with internal departments?
- What are your expectations for this role?
