Corporate Affairs Director - Public Policy

Jobs for Humanity; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry seeks a Corporate Affairs Director - Public Policy to lead its regulatory affairs strategy. This role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to navigate legislative challenges and advocate for favorable policies. Candidates should have a strong background in Public Policy, excellent communication skills in English and French, and the ability to build coalitions within the industry.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Public Policy or Regulatory Affairs.
• Experience working with trade associations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and monitor legislative and regulatory opportunities for Ubisoft.
• Liaise with government officials and regulators to advocate for the company.
• Develop a Knowledge Center for Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs.

Skills

Coalition-building

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

J.D. or Master’s in Public Policy

Job description

Corporate Affairs Director - Public Policy

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As the Corporate Affairs Director - Public Policy, you will lead Ubisoft’s approach to Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs topics in collaboration with internal stakeholders and anticipate upcoming transversal regulatory challenges. You will keep up to date on legislation, regulations, and policies relevant to the video game industry and coordinate the analysis of these topics with internal and external stakeholders to determine how they apply to Ubisoft operations and policies.

As part of your mission, you will communicate and build relationships with internal stakeholders, governments, regulatory institutions, and trade associations, voicing Ubisoft’s position, aligning strategy, influencing external partners, and representing Ubisoft’s best interests and values. Furthermore, you will ensure that emerging laws, regulations, and policies are communicated and shared with the appropriate teams, so that our procedures and practices comply with global regulatory requirements. You will provide guidance and recommendations to cross-functional partners and maintain a Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs knowledge centre accessible to all key stakeholders.

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Affairs, you will closely collaborate with the teams in charge of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs globally.

Responsibilities

1. Anticipate, identify, and monitor legislative and regulatory opportunities and risks for Ubisoft by collaborating with key internal stakeholders to assess, define, and maintain Ubisoft’s positions and strategies.
2. Liaise with government officials, regulators, trade associations, and Ubisoft’s legal team to analyze and track emerging laws and regulations, as well as advocate on behalf of the company.
3. Provide strategic guidance and input related to regulatory requirements and expectations.
4. Create coalitions with industry and trade associations to advocate for a favorable policy and regulatory environment.
5. Collaborate with Ubisoft Corporate Affairs, Legal, Communications, and other teams to formulate approaches, positions, and talking points for advocacy initiatives.
6. Communicate with colleagues, organize committee and internal working group activities, and respond to government or regulator inquiries.
7. Act as a key reference for all Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs topics and develop a Knowledge Center to centralize positions, strategies, and approaches.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. or Master’s in Public Policy or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in Public Policy or Regulatory Affairs.
• Experience working with trade associations.
• Open-minded and creative approach to Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, with coalition-building skills.
• Ability to work with various teams, with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude to manage a complex workload.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French, with the ability to influence positively.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• This position is available in Montreal or Toronto offices.

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