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Head of Public Policy - Remote

Posted 4 weeks ago

Overview

The Head of Public Policy is responsible for creating and maintaining Whatnot’s public policy engagement strategy; facilitating relationships across various governing bodies, authorities, commissions and councils, the purpose of which is to represent and further Whatnot’s interests.

In Short

  • Develop Whatnot’s public policy program and approach to engagement with US and European lawmakers, regulatory authorities, governments, councils and commissions.
  • Monitor and report on key developments in tech regulation and policy across all jurisdictions, including the United States and EU.
  • Advise senior leaders of the implications of emerging technology policy and regulatory proposals.
  • Partner with leadership and other stakeholders across Whatnot to address policy-related matters.
  • Collaborate with teams across Whatnot to educate and influence emerging regulatory and policy proposals.
  • Lead the analysis of proposed legislative actions and the development of responses on behalf of Whatnot.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of public policy and/or government affairs experience, in-house experience preferred.
  • Proven experience with direct lobbying and ability to conceive and execute policy campaigns.
  • Strong familiarity with emerging technology public policy trends.
  • The ability to articulate complex regulatory and policy matters into easily understood language.
  • Adept ability to work with other industry representatives to build coalitions.
  • A keen understanding of policy and legislative processes within the U.S. Government and Congress.
  • Strong project management capabilities including planning, prioritizing and execution.
  • Comfortable operating on a small team and producing results in a highly ambiguous environment.

Benefits

  • Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays.
  • Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision.
  • Work From Home Support including home office setup allowance.
  • Care benefits including monthly wellness allowance.
  • Retirement 401k offering with employer match.
  • Parental Leave with 16 weeks of paid leave.

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