VP, Government Affairs (AI)

TL;DR

VP, Government Affairs (AI): Managing relations with local municipalities and regional authorities in South Korea to ensure operational success of AI infrastructure with an accent on stakeholder management and regulatory navigation. Focus on bridging the gap between technical operations and local communities, securing building permits, and designing social investment programs.

Location: South Korea

Company

Nscale is a GPU cloud provider engineered for AI, offering high-performance infrastructure for AI startups and large enterprise customers.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary contact for mayors, local councils, and community leaders in current and future site locations.
• Design and lead "Good Neighbor" programs, including STEM educational partnerships and local community support.
• Collaborate with site leads to navigate local zoning, building permits, and environmental impact assessments.
• Facilitate partnerships with local industries for excess heat utilization projects, such as district heating.
• Represent Nscale at town hall meetings, industry forums, and the Korea Data Center Council (KDCC).
• Monitor local policy developments regarding power grid access and the Data Center Strategy.

Requirements

• Native-level fluency in Korean (written and spoken) and professional proficiency in English.
• Must be based in South Korea to manage local stakeholder and municipality relationships.
• 8+ years of experience in community relations, public affairs, or regional development, preferably in tech or energy.
• Deep understanding of the Korean political system from municipal councils to the national level.
• Degree in Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or Communications.

Nice to have

• Understanding of the Korean power market, grid queues, and capacity allocations.
• Pre-existing relationships with the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development.
• Experience managing community pushback or local media crises regarding infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting and global sustainability targets.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and equity.
• Performance and salary reviews conducted every 12 months.
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing tech startup at the forefront of AI infrastructure.
• Dynamic progression plan tailored to individual professional ambitions.
• Human-first flexibility with an autonomous work environment.