Goals:
Ensure Skype achieves its business objectives and goals
Influence legislative and regulatory developments in the North American region
Minimize exposure to political and regulatory risk
Represent Skype in negotiations with government departments, regulators and public safety officials
Ensure consistency between Skype, eBay and local partner public policy positions
Principal Duties:
Create and maintain network of U.S. state government and other stakeholders throughout the region. Manage the company’s US state government affairs policies and ensure consistency with federal lobbying activities. Support federal lobbying efforts when necessary
Develop specific expertise in the area of public safety and state telecommunications public policy
Analyse political, legislative and regulatory developments likely to affect Skype’s business plans, current and future
Carry out effective advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues by travelling to key state legislative capitals
Act as educator to government and regulatory stakeholders
Promote Skype’s interests through various coalitions, trade associations and public safety groups in particular the state government affairs groups inside the VON Coalition and other industry trade associations
Act as early warning system for regulatory risks
Provide GR support for new Skype initiatives in North America
Day-to-day Work:
Operating out of the Skype office in Washington, you will be responsible for:
Discharging the principal duties detailed above
Maintain and grow a network of state government and other stakeholder contacts and utilise these to achieve the goals detailed above.
Analyse legislative and regulatory developments to determine applicable risk to our business
Maintain regular contact and discussions with North American state government institutions and regulators to influence their thinking. Where appropriate, you will also keep in touch with Skype’s partners in the region in order to develop complimentary policy positions
Work closely with local and regional eBay GR representatives to ensure consistency of message and goals and to support each other when appropriate
Flexibility and resourcefulness are essential in carrying out your day to day responsibilities.
Qualifications/Experience:
Degree in Law, Political Science, Economics or other relevant discipline essential
Post-graduate qualification in relevant discipline desirable
Fluent English essential, other European languages highly desirable
At least 3-4 + years professional experience, gained in the region. At least one of the following: 1) experience in government; 2) experience in-house, preferably with an Internet or software company; 3) experience working as consultant to Internet or software companies.
Ref: LEGAL-DCGOVTRELS-US
