The opportunity
Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.
What you'll do
Lead Japan Advocacy: Partner closely with Cohere’s senior leadership, legal, public policy, and responsible AI teams to develop, coordinate, and implement a government affairs strategy across national, prefectural, and municipal levels in Japan.
Dig Deep on AI Policy: Serve as the internal and external expert on Japan’s AI policy while monitoring key regulatory shifts. You will proactively report on trends and work with cross-functional teams to craft thoughtful responses to governmental initiatives, regulatory issues, and legislative drafts that impact Cohere’s business.
Bridge the Corporate and Political: Leverage your dual experience in both the political and corporate spheres to translate technical and business objectives into effective policy advocacy.
Cultivate Key Relationships: Guide and coordinate Cohere’s political engagement by cultivating deep relationships and representing the company with key lawmakers, regulators, and trade bodies.
Support Strategic Growth: Work closely with public sector sales teams in shaping technology and procurement policies in regulated sectors, ensuring Cohere is a trusted resource and partner for government stakeholders.
Manage External Partners: Direct government relations consultants and trade associations in Japan.
What they're looking for
- Ensure Compliance: Oversee compliance of all lobbying and political activities with relevant laws.
- Native fluency in Japanese and English.
- Political & Corporate Experience: 10 to 12+ years of proven leadership experience blending corporate government affairs roles within the technology sector and direct political or government experience.
- Deep AI Policy Expertise: Exceptional ability to dig deep on artificial intelligence policy, its applications and its risks, with a proven track record of shaping relevant tech policies and regulations.
