The Sorare legal team is looking for a dynamic Government Relations Lead who is ready to develop Sorare's regulatory strategy and serve as a thought leader in the web3 entertainment and sports space in France and potentially in other European markets. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player, ready to implement a nuanced French strategy that is aligned with Sorare's global public policy vision for new technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop Sorare's French government affairs strategy by engaging with French government officials and regulatory agencies, building key partnerships with external stakeholders (including France Digitale, Mission French Tech, and French and European thought leaders), managing and contracting lobbyists and public affairs firms
- Lead and continue to build a French Web3 coalition, by bringing together industry stakeholders and developing advocacy projects, as well as assisting with the implementation of innovative regulatory frameworks.
- Monitor developments in the web3, blockchain, sports and video game industries in Europe and provide relevant and timely insight
- Serve as a respected representative in the external community for Sorare at conferences and forums, promoting innovation, strategic vision, and public policy points-of-view in France and other major European markets
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams, to ensure that Sorare's external affairs work is cohesive, holistic, and aligned with the strategic and operational needs of the business
Requirements
- 8-10 years of experience with effective governmental affairs and political advocacy programs in France; demonstrated experience in managing associated campaigns
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with a focus on analyzing and anticipating developments as well as emerging trends, threats and opportunities
- Experience in highly regulated or disruptive industries
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Sound and practical business judgment, intellectual creativity, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and follow through on various projects concurrently
- Focus on generating results, and have the confidence to make quick decisions
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English. Fluency in another European language (Spanish, German, Italian) also a plus
Benefits
- Health Care: Great medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Wellness Benefit: Sorare contributes to employees wellness (gym membership or ClassPass)
- Commuter Benefits: Sorare contributes to the cost of your commute
- Latest Tech: Sorare provides equipment such as laptop, monitor, etc.
- Lunch: Sorare will contribute to their employees lunch expenses
- Time Off: For US employees, we offer unlimited paid time off in addition to observed company holidays. For French employees, we offer 5 weeks of paid holidays per year in addition to the national holidays
Sorare is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.
As we are an international company, please note we speak English in the workplace. Please apply for the role with an English CV so we can process your application.
