About the Role
This role is a fantastic opportunity to join the Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) team as a lead in the Middle East. You will support innovation, drive the diffusion of artificial intelligence, and build trust with key external stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include leading a talented team, advising on government affairs and public policy, and partnering with the Customer & Partner Solutions (MCAPS) team to achieve company goals. Reporting directly to the VP & Deputy General Counsel for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the public policy landscape related to digital services and AI.
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Responsibilities
- Team Leadership and People Management: Lead, coach, and develop a talented team of government affairs specialists and other professionals, inspiring high impact and individual growth.
- Cloud and AI Adoption and Public Policy Engagement: Support the diffusion of artificial intelligence and drive cloud adoption, positioning the company as a trusted provider. Promote enabling public policy environments focusing on new regulations related to digital markets and AI.
- Public Affairs and External Communications: Develop and execute impactful public affairs campaigns to influence public policy and build trust within the communities served in the Middle East.
- MCAPS Digital Transformation Support: Coordinate legal services support for sales teams while blending corporate affairs insights to implement creative solutions for digital transformation.
- Trusted Advisor: Serve as a trusted adviser to the Middle East Area Vice President and their leadership team, being an integral part of the MCAPS business leadership team.
- Company Runs on Trust: Act as a primary representative on the MCAPS Compliance Committee, ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.
- CELA EMEA and Global Leadership Teams: Contributing to the CELA EMEA Leadership team, you will actively participate in setting strategy and plans that align with long-term goals.
- Budget, Vendor and Outside Counsel Coordination: Manage the CELA Middle East budget while driving efficiencies in working with strategic advisors and outside counsel.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree in political science, public policy, law, or a related field.
- Extensive experience managing regulatory, government affairs, public affairs, legal, or related policy matters in corporate environments.
- Proven experience in leading teams and advising senior executives effectively across complex organizations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the capacity to inspire high-performing teams.
- Proficiency in English (written and verbal) along with the ability to convey clear government affairs and public policy advice.
- Proficiency in written, reading, and conversational Arabic and English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions in complex environments.
- Experience as an internal/external spokesperson engaging with senior leaders in both public and private sectors.
- Proven ability to develop medium-to-long-term strategies and advocacy campaigns involving multiple stakeholders.
- Strong prioritization and program management skills across resource-constrained environments.
- Established track record of building trusted relationships and facilitating effective problem resolution.
- Growth mindset with an emphasis on learning from experiences and driving urgent resolutions.
- Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and inclusive leadership.
Benefits and Contract Details
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled.
The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to various characteristics protected by applicable laws. Assistance for religious and disability accommodations during the application process is also available.
