Regulatory & Government Affairs Senior Manager

Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing...

As a member of the European Regulatory & Government Affairs team, and reporting to the Head of Benelux & France Regulatory & Government Affairs, you’ll be the go-to-person when it comes to regulatory, privacy and public policy issues in France. In addition you will become a European-level subject matter expert in one or more specific areas of key importance for the business (like ESG and/or cyber security related areas), leading those areas on behalf of the European team.

You will ensure that the French business is fully compliant with all of the regulatory obligations, both existing requirements and new ones that may arise. Working with other Verizon teams you’ll be implementing changes in products and processes whenever required by new developments. It’s a dynamic and fast changing environment and you will help us handle these changes and to grow our business in a regulatory compliant fashion.

This hybrid role is based in Paris.

​What we’re looking for...

You are passionate and knowledgeable about regulation and policy trends in the digital and telecommunications sectors, including ESG. You are curious, a quick learner and able to navigate complex problems to distil key implications and actions for Verizon. You are proactive and eager to explore new territories. You thrive when juggling multiple projects, with the ability to prioritize effectively and work efficiently under pressure. A “can-do” attitude is essential. Finally, you are confident in communicating and presenting effectively both verbally and in writing across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, often to senior levels.

• Monitoring in-country legislative, regulatory and public policy developments, interpreting their impact on Verizon and communicating to relevant stakeholders.

• Reacting to a wide range of questionnaires, consultations and requests for information issued by (telecoms and privacy) regulators and government bodies.

• Reviewing new regulatory obligations and driving changes in products and processes if necessary from a compliance point of view.

• Communicating with national regulators and other government bodies about Verizon’s views on policy and regulatory initiatives.

• Coordinating on any of the above with different internal Verizon teams across the globe.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor degree in law and relevant work experience.

• Excellent English and French verbal and written communication skills.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience in handling regulatory, privacy and public policy issues and in interacting with national regulators or other government stakeholders.

• A keen interest in working in a big multinational US-headquartered company.

• Ability to quickly learn and to assess new and complex matters and produce high quality advice.

• Collaborative and interpersonal skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

35

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.