The company, Remote, works to unlock the world's potential for businesses and individuals by empowering companies of all sizes to pay and manage full-time and contract workers globally. Remote facilitates international payroll, benefits, taxes, stock options, and compliance.
The role of Expert, Government Affairs & Policy, is crucial for shaping and influencing public policy for Remote, operating at the intersection of technology, work, and regulation. This position involves setting high-level strategy and directly engaging with government officials, trade associations, and industry partners across multiple jurisdictions.
This role offers a collaborative and supportive environment and the flexibility to work remotely and manage your own schedule, while contributing to impactful global initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and direct the application of core Government Affairs strategies and procedures in alignment with Remote’s objectives, helping shape global policy strategy and serving as a key advisor on complex policy positions and organizational philosophy.
- Independently manage and coordinate Remote's response to significant and unique regulatory issues, conducting in-depth analysis and developing recommendations with senior leaders.
- Provide counsel and policy insight to senior leadership, guiding long-term strategic decisions and regulatory planning.
- Build and maintain formal networks and leverage global relationships with regulators, policymakers, and industry bodies to proactively shape the regulatory environment.
- Act as the recognized internal subject matter expert, providing thought leadership and directing the activities of cross-functional teams (Legal, Compliance, Communications, Product, Operations) on broad organizational projects.
- Exercise advanced independent judgment to select methods, evaluate criteria, and direct the activities of external consultants, advisors, and lobby groups to maximize policy impact.
- Represent Remote in consultations, industry forums, and regulatory discussions, collaborating with senior leadership on high-impact or sensitive matters.
- Define, lead, and oversee the implementation of large-scale, enterprise-wide advocacy campaigns, taking accountability for results that impact the entire function.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policy frameworks and analytical tools that enhance Remote's approach to regulatory engagement.
Benefits (What this job can offer you)
- The opportunity to shape and influence public policy in a fast-growing global company operating at the intersection of technology, work, and regulation.
- Exposure to a wide range of policy issues across multiple jurisdictions.
- Direct engagement with government officials, trade associations, and industry partners.
- A collaborative and supportive environment where your voice and expertise are valued.
- The chance to grow your career by working alongside experienced policy, legal, and communications professionals.
- Flexibility to work remotely and manage your own schedule, while contributing to impactful global initiatives.
Required Qualifications and Experience (What you bring)
- Qualification of BA/BSc/HND.
- Experience supporting or managing Government Affairs or Public Policy initiatives, ideally in the tech industry.
- Strong understanding of government processes, policy development, and regulatory landscapes.
- Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with multi-national or complex corporate environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex issues.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Fluent in English (other languages are a plus).
- Experience working remotely is not required but considered a plus.
