Director Global Public Policy

Do you want an opportunity to effect change at a leading technology organization?

Are you looking to work with an international team to solve problems on a global scale?

Join our Global Legal team!

We are a global team of nearly sixty professionals dedicated to advancing Akamai’s business interests and next phase of growth. The public policy function reports into the General Counsel and is part of the Legal Team. We embrace the challenge of working at the intersection of rapid innovation and regularly evolving laws.

Partner with the best

We are looking for an experienced public policy professional to join our public policy function and assist with US/Canada public policy. You will work closely with trade associations/third-party consultants to monitor/advocate on issues of import to Akamai. You will also have responsibilities for internal communications regarding relevant public policy developments.

As a Director Global Public Policy, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in Akamai’s public policy function in US/Canada by helping craft Akamai’s positions on policy issues
• Helping develop and execute strategic approaches for advancing Akamai’s public policy goal
• Representing Akamai with elected officials/regulators/multi-stakeholder policy groups with emphasis on engagement with third-party advocacy groups
• Preparing executives prior to meetings with government officials, including drafting materials for briefing books/developing talking points
• Advising Akamai teams on public policy matters that impact the Company’s operations and development of products/services
• Communicating public policy developments internally at Akamai and develop mechanisms for scaling internal communications
• Working with outside consultants/trade associations to monitor/advocate on issues of import to Akamai

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree or professional degree
• Have experience in public policy/public affairs matters, including government experience, and representing corporations before the government
• Have knowledge of Internet-related public policy issues, including cybersecurity/cloud computing, Internet technologies and overall technical acumen
• Have experience with global policy issues and representing corporate interests
• Have experience interacting with technologists and executives to develop appropriate policy positions on matters impacting the business

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai’s Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

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At Akamai, we’re curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you’ll thrive here.

Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences, helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world’s most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge, we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US-based candidates only – the base salary for this position ranges from $152,600 – $316,800/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family-friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; eligibility requirements apply.

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