Lead, Government Affairs - APAC

Cohere is seeking a Lead, Government Affairs - APAC to develop and implement a government affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy to advocate for responsible AI policies and related issues. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in government affairs and public policy, with a passion for the new and evolving public policy debate at the intersection of enterprise technology and artificial intelligence.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of technology policy and artificial intelligence
• Experience in building and leading a government affairs team
• A strong aptitude to navigate intricate and fluid political and policy debates across jurisdictions
• 15+ years of proven leadership experience working with or in government, public interest groups, trade associations or corporate public policy organizations
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field
• Regional (Japan, Korea and/or Singapore) and multilingual experience

Benefits

• An open and inclusive culture and work environment
• Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
• Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
• Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
• 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)