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The Head of Public Policy is responsible for creating and maintaining Whatnot’s public policy engagement strategy; facilitating relationships across various governing bodies, authorities, commissions, and councils, the purpose of which is to represent and further Whatnot’s interests.

The Head of Public Policy will report to the Whatnot General Counsel and help establish and direct policies, corporate strategies, and objectives involving local, state, and federal / national government affairs. As part of this role, the Head of Public Policy will lead in the analysis of proposed legislation and treaties globally, as well as determine potential impacts on Whatnot and develop strategy and appropriate responses accordingly.

For example, the Head of Public Policy will :

• Develop Whatnot’s public policy program and approach to engagement with US and European lawmakers, regulatory authorities, governments, councils, and commissions.
• Monitor and report on key developments in tech regulation and policy across all jurisdictions, including the United States and EU.
• Advise senior leaders of the implications of emerging technology policy and regulatory proposals.
• Partner with leadership and other stakeholders across Whatnot to address policy-related matters, including the implications of emerging technology trends, proposed legislation, and regulatory proposals.
• Collaborate with teams across Whatnot to educate and influence emerging regulatory and policy proposals on topics such as : e-commerce, marketplace regulation, user-generated content, antitrust / competition, privacy, and security.
• Lead the analysis of proposed legislative actions and the development of responses on behalf of Whatnot, including responses to inquiries or calls for submissions from legislative bodies or government regulators.

Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, or New York, NY hubs.

Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that embodying a low ego, growth mindset, and high-impact drive goes a long way here.

As our next Head of Public Policy you should have 12+ years of public policy and / or government affairs experience (in-house experience preferred), plus :

For US-based applicants : $275,000 / year to $380,000 / year + benefits + equity.

The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including level, relevant prior experience, skills, and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits or equity.

Benefits

Home office setup allowance

16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work (company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence).

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

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