Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy
$260,000–$350,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Build Harvey's government affairs and public policy function from scratch, establishing the strategy, engagement framework, and stakeholder relationships to position the company as a trusted voice on AI governance and the future of the legal profession. Own the policy landscape by cultivating direct relationships with policymakers, regulators, bar associations, and judicial bodies across the US, EMEA, and APAC, while developing a bipartisan narrative that aligns with Harvey's product strategy and broader interests of the legal ecosystem. Serve as the strategic bridge between external policy environments and internal product teams, surfacing emerging compliance requirements and regulatory triggers to inform go-to-market decisions. Hire and lead regional managers as the function scales, setting up operational infrastructure for stakeholder tracking and regulatory monitoring. Report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer with a mandate to define the playbook for this new category.
Required Qualifications
- A career defined by progressive depth in public policy, government affairs, or regulatory work
- A policy-first orientation, not a lobbying-first one
- Demonstrated ability to build, not just operate
- Deep, trusted relationships with senior government, regulatory, and institutional stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
- Substantive familiarity with the legal industry, the judiciary, or the regulatory environment around legal services and AI
- Bipartisan credibility and intellectual integrity
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
- Principled judgment in complex environments
Desired Qualifications
- J.D. strongly preferred
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