Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy, Japan (AI)

Location: Tokyo, Japan; hybrid

Company

Security-first enterprise AI company developing foundation models and end-to-end products for enterprise customers.

What you will do

• Lead and implement government affairs strategy across national, prefectural, and municipal levels in Japan.
• Monitor Japan’s AI policy and regulatory developments, reporting on trends and shaping responses to government initiatives, regulatory issues, and legislative drafts.
• Translate technical and business objectives into effective policy advocacy and represent the company with lawmakers, regulators, and trade bodies.
• Support public-sector sales and government procurement policy in regulated sectors.
• Manage government relations consultants and trade associations in Japan.
• Oversee compliance of lobbying and political activities with relevant laws.

Requirements

• Native fluency in Japanese and English.
• 10 to 12+ years of proven leadership experience combining corporate government affairs roles in the technology sector with direct political or government experience.
• Exceptional expertise in artificial intelligence policy, including its applications and risks, with a proven record of shaping relevant technology policies and regulations.
• Growth mindset, self-starter attitude, ability to work independently, prioritize issues, and drive projects to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex AI policy into documents, thought leadership, and briefings for varied audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience in or close collaboration with the defense sector, cybersecurity, or national security organizations.
• Experience working with regulated industries.
• Experience supporting public-sector sales and government procurement teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and remote-friendly work environment with offices in multiple global cities and co-working support for employees away from offices.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate mental health budget.
• Six weeks of paid vacation, parental leave top-up for up to six months, and pension or retirement matching programs.
• Annual benefits for arts and culture, fitness and wellness, quality time, workspace improvements, education, conferences, courses, and coaching.
• Lunch stipend of $75/£75 or local-currency equivalent, a $500 home office stipend, and support for travel to other offices and the annual company offsite.