Senior Manager - Government Relations (Europe)

Location Details: Belgium, Remote

At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time; others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.​

This is a remote position, so you’ll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings.  

Join our team

At GoDaddy, we are looking for a Senior Manager of Government Relations to join our team! This individual will coordinate, build and lead the company's policy engagement across European and international markets, working closely with EU institutions and national governments to advance business objectives. This role revolves around monitoring regulatory developments, performing regional advocacy campaigns, and coordinating cross-border policy initiatives with the US-based team. The Senior Manager develops connections with European collaborators, engages in international organizations and industry groups, while maintaining consistent global communication and meeting local transparency regulations.  

What you'll get to do...

Regional Policy Analysis & Strategy Development

• Collaborate with regional business leaders to identify regulatory challenges and opportunities across European and global markets
• Monitor EU legislative and regulatory developments affecting company operations
• Develop region-specific government relations strategies in coordination with US-based leadership and provide market intelligence and policy analysis for emerging markets

Government participant engagement

• Build relationships with EU institutions (European Commission, Parliament, Council) and engage with government officials across markets
• Represent company interests in consultations and policy dialogues
• Coordinate with representatives and government relations firms

Policy advocacy & regulatory response

• Develop and implement advocacy initiatives for matters related to EU and policies
• Develop responses to EU consultations and proposals and support company participation in proceedings
• Coordinate advocacy efforts with US team

Industry & multi-stakeholder engagement

• Participating in trade associations and policy organizations
• Engage with groups and organizations
• Assist in company engagement with internet governance forums and build coalitions with industry partners

Cross-regional coordination

• Work closely with US Director to ensure messaging and assist with coordination of policy campaigns
• Support development of government relations strategies and facilitate information sharing between offices and headquarters

Reporting & documentation

• Provide regular updates on European and global policy developments
• Report on advocacy outcomes and collaborator involvement activities
• Track regulatory timelines and policy achievements and maintain compliance with local lobbying and transparency requirements

Secondary duties

• Support existing Director Global Policy in managing relationships with ICANN and relevant industry groups
• Assist with European and global aspects of internet governance initiatives

Your experience should include...

• 5 or more years of experience in government relations, policy, or public affairs with strong knowledge of EU institutions and regulatory processes
• Experience working on technology, digital policy, or telecommunications issues, especially in international or cross-border settings
• Understanding of EU legislative procedures, European national regulatory systems, and global governance
• Proficient in English, with clear communication skills; other European languages are a plus
• Ability to travel both internationally and domestically

You might also have...

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in law, public policy, or European studies 

We've got your back...We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings, bonus eligibility, health insurance, life insurance and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy’s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way. 

We encourage you to apply even if your experience or skillset doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement. We value a wide range of backgrounds and transferable skills, and we are excited to support learning and growth.

About us...GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us. 

At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that’s not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That’s why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It’s the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.

GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.

Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to [email protected]. 

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