EU Public Affairs, Senior Associate (Brussels)
Shopify, Sauk Trail Beach, Wisconsin, United States
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and proactive Public Affairs expert to help lead Shopify’s engagement on critical public policy issues in the EU. As a key member of Shopify’s Public Affairs team, you will develop and execute strategies that advance Shopify’s interests, and ensure that public policies foster an environment where entrepreneurs and small businesses can thrive.
About The Role We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and proactive Public Affairs expert to help lead Shopify’s engagement on critical public policy issues in the EU. As a key member of Shopify’s Public Affairs team, you will develop and execute strategies that advance Shopify’s interests, and ensure that public policies foster an environment where entrepreneurs and small businesses can thrive.
This role will be responsible for engaging with EU policymakers and stakeholders, as well as those in key countries across Europe. The role requires a deep understanding of the EU public policy landscape, strong relationships with key stakeholders, and a demonstrated ability to drive impactful policy outcomes.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Public Affairs strategy: Lead the strategy for engaging on key legislative and public policy issues. Solid expertise in issues related to platform economy, e-commerce and payments are highly relevant.
Stakeholder engagement: Build and strengthen relationships with EU policymakers, industry associations, and civil society groups.
Proactive issue management: Identify emerging policy issues, assess their potential impact on Shopify, and provide strategic recommendations to Shopify’s senior leadership.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including Legal, Product, Communications, and Revenue, to align on public policy initiatives and support Shopify’s business goals.
Thought leadership: Position Shopify as a thought leader on entrepreneurship and digital innovation by crafting impactful policy papers, submissions, and content.
Key Qualifications
Extensive public affairs or government relations experience with a focus on EU policy, preferably in the tech or e-commerce industry.
Strong understanding of EU key policy issues affecting technology platforms.
Established network within EU institutions, regulatory bodies, and industry associations, with a proven ability to build and maintain critical relationships.
Exceptional communication and writing skills with the ability to convey complex issues clearly to a range of audiences.
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen who can proactively manage issues and understand the broader business implications of policy developments.
Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, able to navigate complex issues and embrace change.
About Shopify Opportunity is not evenly distributed. Shopify puts independence within reach for anyone with a dream to start a business. We propel entrepreneurs and enterprises to scale the heights of their potential. Since 2006, we’ve grown to over 8,300 employees and generated over $1 trillion in sales for millions of merchants in 175 countries.
This is life-defining work that directly impacts people’s lives as much as it transforms your own. This is putting the power of the few in the hands of the many, is a future with more voices rather than fewer, and is creating more choices instead of an elite option.
About You Moving at our pace brings a lot of change, complexity, and ambiguity—and a little bit of chaos. Shopifolk thrive on that and are comfortable being uncomfortable. That means Shopify is not the right place for everyone.
Before you apply, consider if you can:
Care deeply about what you do and about making commerce better for everyone
Excel by seeking professional and personal hypergrowth
Keep up with an unrelenting pace (the week, not the quarter)
Be resilient and resourceful in face of ambiguity and thrive on (rather than endure) change
Bring critical thought and opinion
Use AI tools reflexively as part of your fundamental workflow
Embrace differences and disagreement to get shit done and move forward
Work digital-first for your daily work
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About The Role We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and proactive Public Affairs expert to help lead Shopify’s engagement on critical public policy issues in the EU. As a key member of Shopify’s Public Affairs team, you will develop and execute strategies that advance Shopify’s interests, and ensure that public policies foster an environment where entrepreneurs and small businesses can thrive.
This role will be responsible for engaging with EU policymakers and stakeholders, as well as those in key countries across Europe. The role requires a deep understanding of the EU public policy landscape, strong relationships with key stakeholders, and a demonstrated ability to drive impactful policy outcomes.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Public Affairs strategy: Lead the strategy for engaging on key legislative and public policy issues. Solid expertise in issues related to platform economy, e-commerce and payments are highly relevant.
Stakeholder engagement: Build and strengthen relationships with EU policymakers, industry associations, and civil society groups.
Proactive issue management: Identify emerging policy issues, assess their potential impact on Shopify, and provide strategic recommendations to Shopify’s senior leadership.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including Legal, Product, Communications, and Revenue, to align on public policy initiatives and support Shopify’s business goals.
Thought leadership: Position Shopify as a thought leader on entrepreneurship and digital innovation by crafting impactful policy papers, submissions, and content.
Key Qualifications
Extensive public affairs or government relations experience with a focus on EU policy, preferably in the tech or e-commerce industry.
Strong understanding of EU key policy issues affecting technology platforms.
Established network within EU institutions, regulatory bodies, and industry associations, with a proven ability to build and maintain critical relationships.
Exceptional communication and writing skills with the ability to convey complex issues clearly to a range of audiences.
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen who can proactively manage issues and understand the broader business implications of policy developments.
Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, able to navigate complex issues and embrace change.
About Shopify Opportunity is not evenly distributed. Shopify puts independence within reach for anyone with a dream to start a business. We propel entrepreneurs and enterprises to scale the heights of their potential. Since 2006, we’ve grown to over 8,300 employees and generated over $1 trillion in sales for millions of merchants in 175 countries.
This is life-defining work that directly impacts people’s lives as much as it transforms your own. This is putting the power of the few in the hands of the many, is a future with more voices rather than fewer, and is creating more choices instead of an elite option.
About You Moving at our pace brings a lot of change, complexity, and ambiguity—and a little bit of chaos. Shopifolk thrive on that and are comfortable being uncomfortable. That means Shopify is not the right place for everyone.
Before you apply, consider if you can:
Care deeply about what you do and about making commerce better for everyone
Excel by seeking professional and personal hypergrowth
Keep up with an unrelenting pace (the week, not the quarter)
Be resilient and resourceful in face of ambiguity and thrive on (rather than endure) change
Bring critical thought and opinion
Use AI tools reflexively as part of your fundamental workflow
Embrace differences and disagreement to get shit done and move forward
Work digital-first for your daily work
#J-18808-Ljbffr