Policy Counsel, EMEA

📍 Dublin, Ireland
EUR 200,000-240,000 per year
MIDDLE
✅ Hybrid
✅ Visa Sponsorship

Used Tools & Technologies

Machine Learning

Required Skills & Competences

Communication @ 6 AI @ 3

Details

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The Legal team is seeking a Policy Counsel to support public policy and legal initiatives at the intersection of AI technology and regulation. The role works cross-functionally with policy and technical teams to develop governance frameworks and advocate for responsible AI development.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of AI governance frameworks that align with evolving regulations, industry best practices, and global standards
  • Monitor and analyze emerging legislative and regulatory developments related to AI
  • Provide legal analysis and advice to the External Affairs team and other Public Policy stakeholders
  • Partner with Public Policy and technical teams in developing practical policy guidance informed by a deep understanding of Anthropic's products
  • Assist in drafting policy positions, proposals, and advocacy materials

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

  • Law degree and qualification to practice law in a relevant Dublin jurisdiction
  • Experience with policy, regulatory, or government affairs work (in government, industry, a law firm, or a policy organization)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make complex legal and technical concepts accessible to non-legal audiences
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through ambiguous policy questions

Preferred qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant legal experience
  • Experience working on complex technology policy issues across AI/ML policy, data privacy, copyright, or technology regulation
  • Familiarity with Dublin legislative and regulatory processes, including experience with EU or national-level advocacy
  • Experience drafting policy positions, comment letters, or regulatory submissions
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly understand AI concepts and translate them into policy contexts
  • Interest in government affairs matters and a commitment to responsible AI development
  • Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across diverse teams
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Compensation

  • Annual Salary: €200,000 - €240,000 EUR

Logistics

  • Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
  • Location: Dublin, Ireland (role posted as Dublin, IE)
  • Location-based hybrid policy: currently expect staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time
  • Visa sponsorship: Anthropic states they do sponsor visas and retain an immigration lawyer to assist where possible

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Optional equity donation matching
  • Generous vacation and parental leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Office space for collaboration

How to apply

The posting includes an online application form and requests resume/CV or LinkedIn profile, short-answer items, and confirmation about AI usage in the application process.