Country Government Relations Manager (Tech)

TL;DR

Country Government Relations Manager (Tech): Establishing and maintaining strategic relations with government authorities and regulators in Mexico with an accent on regulatory compliance and platform licensing. Focus on designing public policy strategies, managing regulatory risks, and advocating for a supportive environment for technology platforms.

Location: Hybrid in Mexico City, Mexico

Company

hirify.global is a global tech company on a mission to challenge injustice, providing fair pricing for ride-hailing, freight, and delivery services across 48 countries.

What you will do

• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, policymakers, and regulatory bodies in Mexico.
• Oversee platform licensing at the state level for ride-hailing, couriers, intercity, and cargo verticals.
• Develop and implement a national government relations strategy, including OKRs and detailed action plans.
• Identify and assess regulatory risks and manage political crises to mitigate business impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Growth, Legal, Communications, Finance, Product) to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advocate for a regulatory environment that enables the growth of technology platforms.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field.
• Must be based in Mexico City to support a hybrid work format.
• Degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, or International Affairs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Proven track record in designing and executing public policy strategies and advocacy initiatives.
• Deep understanding of legislative, regulatory, and political processes in highly regulated industries.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in the ride-hailing or technology sectors.
• At least 3 years of experience in a tier-one multinational organization (in-house or consultant).

Culture & Benefits

• Access to mentoring, career consulting, and professional learning programs.
• International experience opportunities through the Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Co-financed language courses and internal speaking clubs to improve language skills.
• Employee-led social impact projects, volunteering, and company-wide sports activities.
• Culture of initiative, open communication, and professional growth.

Hiring process

• Interviews with the Hiring Manager and the Team.
• English Proficiency Test.