Director, EMEA Government Affairs & Public Policy

📋 Description

• Set and own Chainguard’s European policy strategy — priorities, positions, target institutions and
• Engage governments, regulators, and standards bodies across Europe and the UK, including the
• Decide where Chainguard shows up through industry coalitions (e.g., DigitalEurope, CCIA Europe
• Forecast what’s coming, not just what’s happened, bringing political acumen and the ability to read
• Develop policy positions, consultation responses, and written submissions, and speak
• Translate technical concepts into policy language — and emerging requirements back into clear

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in government affairs or public policy — within a public
• A track record of building independently: standing up or growing a government affairs program or
• Senior official engagement experience, with the judgment and presence to represent a company
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical subject matter for policy audiences — and to
• Comfort operating in ambiguity with minimal guidance, and a scrappy, resourceful approach to reach
• Excellent written and verbal communication; credible with executives, engineers, and government

🎁 Benefits

• Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual
• Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in
• 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums
• ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset.
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing