Director Government Relations

**Job Summary**:
NetApp is the expert in Intelligent Data Infrastructure, offering intelligent data management, storage and security solutions to customers around the world. NetApp is headquartered in Silicon Valley and Cork, Ireland, with other offices throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe. NetApp has a very strong public sector business, especially in the United States where our federal government market share is number one.

We offer a dynamic, collaborative and innovative work environment that has made the legal department recognized and awarded by several US and International organizations, and the newly formed government relations function aspires to the same level of excellence. If you love adding value, making a difference and having a corporate culture where it’s all about the people and results, NetApp is for you

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Government Relations Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive government relations strategies that support the company's business objectives in the EMEA region.
- Policy Analysis and Advocacy: Monitor and analyze regulatory proposals and political trends, advising company leadership on potential impacts. Advocate for policy positions beneficial to the organization and its stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and nurture relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and other key influencers in the EMEA political environment.
- Issue Management: Proactively identify issues that could impact the company and lead the response strategy to minimize risks. Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal teams such as Public Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and Business Units to integrate government relations activities with broader company strategies.
- Influencer Network Development: Utilize and further build his/her existing network with other technology firms, non-governmental organizations, and thought leaders to shape public policy debates in line with the company's interests.
- Communications: Craft messaging and position statements on policy issues, preparing briefing materials for executive leadership and representing the company at public events as required.
- Crisis Management: Provide counsel on governmental matters during any reputational or regulatory crisis, ensuring swift and appropriate responses.

**Job Requirements**:

- Experience: Minimum of 10-15 years of related experience in government relations or public affairs, with a proven track record of success as a senior government relations professional in the EMEA region. Experience in the technology sector is highly regarded.
- Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of EMEA governmental processes, regulatory environments, and geopolitical factors influencing public policy.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English; additional language proficiency in one or more other languages in the EMEA region is highly desirable.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex regulatory language and communicate convincingly to a variety of audiences; experience in public speaking in front of large audiences, senior executives, and government officials.

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Law, Public Policy, International Relations, or related field. A JD and/or Master’s degree or higher is preferred.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.

**Why NetApp?** In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world's biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.

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