[Hiring] Public Sector Partnerships Lead @ElevenLabs

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to spearhead ElevenLabs' public sector partnerships and government affairs efforts across France. The Public Sector Partnerships Lead will drive our regional public policy and public sector engagement strategies. The person will represent ElevenLabs in conversations with policymakers and other stakeholders, monitor and track regulatory developments that impact the company, help shape frameworks that promote innovation and the responsible use of AI, promote government adoption of ElevenLabs products and services, and help to define and implement policy campaigns and impact initiatives.

• Lead ElevenLabs engagement with government bodies and officials across France, focusing on AI governance, safety, copyright, privacy, transparency, data protection, competition, and/or digital rights.
• Build and maintain strong 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 the company's public policy goals.
• Support the development of internal policies by our Legal, Safety, Security, and other teams.
• Provide strategic counsel to company leadership on regional policy trends and their 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.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in public and private sector (in-house, firm) policy roles, with a focus on AI and tech.
• Strong knowledge of the regional AI policy landscape, including general AI governance, safety, copyright, privacy, transparency, data protection, competition, and digital rights.
• Demonstrated success in designing, advocating for, and influencing policy outcomes, as well as coalition building.
• Public policy experience across France.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including when briefing government officials and other policymakers.
• Fluency in English and French.

Requirements

• Genuinely interested in the future of AI and emerging technologies, bringing curiosity and enthusiasm to your role.
• Stay up-to-date on AI regulation and industry trends, eager to apply this expertise to cutting-edge products.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, working cross-functionally with teams across the organization to support and scale a growing business.
• Comfortable working independently and handling ambiguity, excelling in situations where you must make informed decisions quickly.
• Bring a proactive, solution-oriented approach to each project, focused on moving the business forward.

Benefits

• Innovative culture: You’ll be part of a generational opportunity to define the trajectory of AI, surrounded by a team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Growth paths: Joining ElevenLabs means joining a dynamic team with countless opportunities to drive impact - beyond your immediate role and responsibilities.
• Learning & development: ElevenLabs proactively supports professional development through an annual discretionary stipend.
• Social travel: We also provide an annual discretionary stipend to meet up with colleagues each year, however you choose.
• Annual company offsite: Each year, we bring the entire team together in a new location - past offsites have included Croatia and Italy.
• Co-working: If you’re not located near one of our main hubs, we offer a monthly co-working stipend.

Location

This role is located in France.