Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy

New York · USD 260,000-350,000 · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Oct 1, 2026

At a glance

As Harvey's founding Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy, you will build the function responsible for how Harvey engages with governments, regulators, judiciaries, and the institutions shaping the future of AI in legal and professional services.
This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer with a primary emphasis on public policy, educating and informing policymakers, and building Harvey's credibility as a trusted voice.
The scope spans federal, state, and local bodies in the US, EMEA, and APAC, where you will own the overall strategy, engagement framework, and build the regional team.

Build Harvey's government affairs and public policy function, standing up the strategy, engagement framework, and stakeholder relationships.
Own the policy relationship landscape by building and maintaining direct relationships with policymakers, regulators, bar associations, and judicial and legislative bodies.
Develop Harvey's policy narrative in partnership with the Chief Strategy Officer, senior legal leadership, and communications.
Maintain institutional credibility and cultivate collaborative relationships with policymakers around the world.
Inform product and market strategy by serving as a strategic bridge between the external policy environment and Harvey's product and go-to-market teams.
Build and lead the team by hiring and developing regional government affairs managers across key markets.
Set up operational infrastructure including stakeholder tracking, regulatory monitoring, and policy calendar management.

A career defined by progressive depth in public policy, government affairs, or regulatory work.
A policy-first orientation, leading with educating policymakers and building credibility through substance.
Demonstrated ability to build, not just operate, by setting up a function and building relationships from a standing start.
Deep, trusted relationships with senior government, regulatory, and institutional stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
Substantive familiarity with the legal industry, the judiciary, or the regulatory environment around legal services and AI.
Bipartisan credibility and intellectual integrity, working constructively across political environments.
Genuine conviction about the role of AI in improving legal services and expanding access to justice.
Exceptional written and verbal communication to represent Harvey in high-stakes, high-visibility settings.
Principled judgment in complex environments to navigate situations where the right answer is not obvious.