Director, US Government Affairs & AI Policy

Cohere

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Lunch stipend
Health benefits
RRSP matching
Parental leave top-up
Enrichment stipend
6 weeks vacation
Travel budget
Home office stipend

Job summary

Cohere is seeking a Government Affairs professional to lead our US government affairs strategy, shaping policy as Cohere grows its commercial presence in the Americas. You will work with senior leadership, legal, and responsible AI teams to coordinate advocacy at federal and state levels while expanding into Latin America for the right leader.

We value analytical, collaborative, and proactive individuals who can translate complex AI policy into effective advocacy, ensuring compliance with laws

Qualifications

  • Deep AI policy expertise and ability to shape tech policy documents and briefings.
  • Proven leadership blending corporate government affairs with political/government experience.
  • Experience navigating US federal and state regulatory debates and adapting to new environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead US government advocacy with Cohere's leadership, legal, and policy teams.
  • Monitor AI policy developments and craft responses to regulatory initiatives and drafts.
  • Build and maintain relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and trade bodies.
  • Bridge technical/business objectives to effective policy advocacy.
  • Collaborate with public sector sales on technology and procurement policy.
  • Manage external government relations consultants and regional partners.
  • Ensure compliance of lobbying activities with applicable laws.

Skills

AI policy
Political experience
Federal & state policy
Communication skills
Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Public Policy/Political Science

Job description

Cohere is seeking a Government Affairs professional to lead our US government affairs strategy, shaping policy as Cohere grows its commercial presence in the Americas. You will work with senior leadership, legal, and responsible AI teams to coordinate advocacy at federal and state levels while expanding into Latin America for the right leader.

We value analytical, collaborative, and proactive individuals who can translate complex AI policy into effective advocacy, ensuring compliance with laws

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