Public Sector Partnerships Lead - Middle East
Leads ElevenLabs’ public-sector partnerships and government affairs across the Middle East, advising on AI policy, regulation, and responsible innovation while advancing government adoption. Requires 8+ years of AI and technology policy experience, UAE expertise, coalition-building success, and English and Arabic fluency.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Lead ElevenLabs’ engagement with government bodies and officials across the Middle East, with a focus on AI governance, safety, copyright, privacy, transparency, data protection, competition, and digital rights.
- Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and civil society groups.
- Monitor, analyze, and advise on emerging regulations impacting the company.
- Represent ElevenLabs at conferences and industry events, advancing public policy goals.
- Support internal policy development with Legal, Safety, Security, and other teams.
- Provide strategic counsel to company leadership on regional policy trends and business implications.
- Promote government adoption of ElevenLabs products and services in partnership with the GTM team.
- Define and implement policy campaigns and impact initiatives that advance company objectives.
Requirements
- Genuine interest in the future of AI and emerging technologies.
- Knowledge of AI regulation and industry trends.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and work cross-functionally.
- Ability to work independently, handle ambiguity, and make informed decisions quickly.
- Proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- 8+ years of experience in public- and private-sector policy roles, with a focus on AI and technology.
- Strong knowledge of the regional AI policy landscape, including AI governance, safety, copyright, privacy, transparency, data protection, competition, and digital rights.
- Demonstrated success designing, advocating for, and influencing policy outcomes, as well as building coalitions.
- Public policy experience across the UAE.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including briefing government officials and policymakers.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary professional development stipend.
- Annual discretionary social travel stipend.
- Annual company offsite.
- Monthly co-working stipend for employees outside main hubs.
Skills
Ai Governance, Ai Safety, Copyright, Privacy, Data Protection, Digital Rights, Public Policy, Government Affairs, Coalition Building, Regulatory Analysis
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