Public Policy Director (Competition)

Epic Games; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Director of Public Policy, where you will lead efforts to shape laws and regulations that support creators and developers. In this dynamic role, you will engage with governments and civil society to promote a competitive internet ecosystem. Your expertise in public policy and advocacy will be crucial in developing strategies that align with the company's goals. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Health Care Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flu Shots

Health Checks

Free Meals

Mental Well-being Program

Qualifications

• Experience in public policy and competition law.
• Strong advocacy and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Monitor global policy trends in competition and technology.

Skills

Public Policy Strategy

Advocacy Skills

Relationship Building

Research and Analysis

Competition and Antitrust Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree in Law or Policy

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

PUBLIC POLICY

What We Do

The Epic Games Global Public Policy team helps build relationships with policymakers, trade groups, and advocates at the local, national and regional levels. They identify, monitor, analyze, and prioritize policy trends, legislative proposals, and industry issues important to Epic. The Public Policy team resides within Epic’s Communications function and closely partners legal, product and executive teams to develop the company’s policy positions and strategy.

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Director to identify opportunities and challenges across the global policy landscape. The Director will lead Epic’s work with governments, elected officials and civil society groups to advance laws, regulations, and other policy norms that enable Epic to support creator and developer communities around the world to promote a vibrant and competitive internet ecosystem.

In this role, you will

• Develop and support relationships with policymakers and stakeholders on behalf of Epic Games
• Monitor global policy trends and actions in competition/antitrust and innovative technologies and conduct research to share with Epic teams
• Develop and execute public policy strategy, including external narratives and talking points, and briefing strategies with policy stakeholders

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in law, policy, or other relevant discipline preferred
• Experience with and understanding of competition and antitrust public policy
• Experience working with governments, think tanks, public interest groups, industry trade groups and/or relevant corporations
• Track record of successful strategy and execution; ability to help develop and implement programs and processes
• Forward thinking approach to global legislative, regulatory and public policy issues
• A thoughtful team player who can collaborate cross-functionally to understand business goals, and identify global legislative and regulatory opportunities and risks
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for Epic and its public policy goals
• Willing to travel

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits except for PMI (for dependents). Our current benefits package includes pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

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