Jobs · Legal · California

Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Emerald AI · Oakland, CA · 3 mo ago
HybridLegalFull-time

About The Role

We’re looking for a Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager to help shape and execute our policy and regulatory strategy at a critical moment of growth. As demand accelerates and regulatory landscapes evolve, this role will be instrumental in ensuring we can scale effectively while navigating complex policy environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze policy developments across relevant jurisdictions (e.g., energy, infrastructure, AI, or technology policy)
  • Translate regulatory changes into business impact, providing clear recommendations to internal stakeholders
  • Support policy strategy development, including identifying risks, opportunities, and engagement priorities
  • Draft policy materials, including briefing notes, consultation responses, position papers, and executive memos
  • Engage with external stakeholders, including regulators, policymakers, industry associations, and partners
  • Cross-functional alignment with legal, product, operations, and leadership teams
  • Support advocacy efforts, including meetings, submissions, and public-facing initiatives

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in public policy, government, regulatory affairs, or a related field (e.g., government agency, consultancy, think tank, or in-house)
  • Strong understanding of regulatory processes and stakeholder landscapes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex issues clearly and concisely
  • Experience drafting policy documents or engaging in regulatory processes
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority
  • Experience in relevant sectors to Emerald AI (e.g., energy, infrastructure, AI/tech)

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience working with or before state Public Utility Commissions and/or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
  • Experience working with or before Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations (ISO/RTOs) (e.g., PJM, ERCOT)
  • Experience engaging directly before regulators or government officials
  • Experience at a high-growth company or scaling organization

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