The Senior EU Policy Advisor will lead the regulatory policy efforts of our EU Task Force (ie covering European Union only and excluding the UK) in Brussels. 

Position overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Senior EU Policy Advisor to join our team. This a new role in our firm, and we are thrilled to open this position. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in monitoring and analysing EU legislative developments relevant to our clients. This role involves pro-actively building and growing a network around key priority policy areas. The ideal candidate will also draft internal and client-facing learning materials and contribute to the smooth functioning of our firm's EU law community.

Key Responsibilities:

Legislative and regulatory monitoring and analysis:

• Keep abreast of EU legislative changes and developments that impact our clients.

• Provide timely and insightful analysis of relevant EU policies and regulations.

• Identify potential opportunities and risks for clients arising from legislative changes.

Network building:

• Pro-actively build and grow a network around key EU policy topics.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including industry experts, and policymakers, and other relevant parties to stay informed and share insights.

• Represent the firm at relevant industry events, conferences and meetings.

Information sharing and learning materials:

• Competently draft insightful and informative internal and client-facing learning and other materials.

• Ensure that the relevant materials are accurate, up-to-date, and tailored to the needs of our clients.

• Develop and deliver presentations, briefings, and training sessions on EU policy developments.

Support the firm's EU Law community:

• Contribute to the smooth functioning of the firm's EU law community.

• Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge and best practices.

• Assist in the coordination and management of internal and external EU law related projects and initiatives.

• Assist clients in navigating the complexities of EU legislation and compliance requirements.

• Provide expert advice to clients on EU policy and regulatory matters.

Research and analysis:

• Conduct in-depth research on specific EU policy issues as required.

• Prepare detailed reports, policy briefs, and position papers.

• Stay informed about broader geopolitical developments that may impact EU policy.

Strategic Planning:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the firm's knowledge strategy.

• Support the firm's business development efforts by identifying potential new clients and markets.

Internal Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the business development and knowledge functions to achieve the firm’s strategic goals.

• Work closely with other departments within the firm to ensure a cohesive approach to EU policy matters.

• Share insights and updates with colleagues to enhance the firm's overall knowledge base.

• Participate in internal meetings and contribute to strategic discussions.

Key relationships

• CE Head of Knowledge

• Knowledge Lawyers

• CE KH Sponsor Partner

• CE PG Partners

• CE Office Managing Partners

• CE Office KH Heads

• London Global Knowledge Heads

• Head of CE BD

• Head of Global Library and Research

• Campaign and Content Team

Key requirements

• Master's degree or higher in law, international affairs, public affairs, political science, or equivalent

• Solid proven experience (minimum 5 years) in regulatory affairs, lobbying, or a similar role.

• Strong understanding of EU law and policy.

• Thorough knowledge of the EU legislative process

• Excellent analytical and research skills.

• Proven ability to draft clear and concise reports and materials.

• Strong networking and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in English; additional EU languages are a plus.

Who we are looking for

• Extensive experience of working within a complex international organisation with multiple reporting lines and across multiple geographies.

• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Able to translate strategy into specific plans and strong project management skills to deliver those plans.

• Understands and actively seeks the appropriate application of technology for effective knowledge sharing and efficient high quality service delivery.

• Improvement and innovation mind-set – continually thinking of new ways of doing things to ensure relevance, efficiency and minimising the risk to the firm.

• Responsive, proactive and innovative.

• Tenacity and enthusiasm – driven by delivery and end results.

• Strong political/commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice.

• Collaborative approach with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment.

• Resilient; able to understand that credibility has to be earned in this environment and may take time.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect influence and collaborate in a multi-cultural environment across multiple geographies, building and developing strong (internal and external) client relationships.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess competing priorities and provide structured solutions to address them.

• Highly organised and able to co-ordinate and deliver projects across multiple teams.

  Please send us your CV and cover letter.

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
 
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work,  helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
 
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
 
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

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