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Government Affairs Director

Microsoft· Government Affairs
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Belgium€131k - €220.9kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Microsoft’s European Government Affairs (EGA) team engages with European institutions and key policymakers to advance public policy objectives across areas such as AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and technology sovereignty. The Political Affairs Director in Brussels will provide strategic political counsel, facilitate senior-level access, and strengthen relationships with EU institutions, notably the European Commission and Council of the European Union.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a key member of the Strategic Relations team to identify and address political developments, institutional dynamics, and stakeholder engagement strategies across the European institutions, especially Commission and Council.
  • Provide political intelligence and strategic recommendations regarding key legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical developments.
  • Support the design and execution of engagement plans targeting priority policymakers and influencers.
  • Advise on key stakeholders, coalition-building strategies, and approaches to influence across the legislative process.
  • Help anticipate emerging political trends, institutional priorities, and stakeholder concerns that could impact Microsoft’s business and policy objectives.
  • Support the implementation of strategies focused on digital resilience, to alleviate concerns about tech sovereignty and strengthen Microsoft’s role as a partner.
  • Advise on messaging to prepare and support senior Microsoft executives for meetings with European policymakers and political leaders.
  • Contribute to the development of strategic messaging, briefing materials, stakeholder profiles, and engagement plans.
  • Provide insights on protocol, institutional expectations, and political considerations for high-level engagements.
  • Support executive participation in major political, policy, and geopolitical events across Europe.
  • Partner closely with EGA policy leads, country government affairs teams, communications, legal, business, and corporate strategy teams.
  • Develop creative strategies to strengthen Microsoft’s role as a partner, collaborating across EGA as well as with colleagues in European capitals.
  • Share political insights and stakeholder intelligence that strengthens advocacy efforts across the region.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and prioritization efforts within the European Government Affairs team.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience within one or more European institutions (especially European Commission, Council of the European Union, Permanent Representation, or closely related EU institutions)
  • Extensive experience in government affairs, public policy, political advisory, public administration, or related fields
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain senior-level relationships across the European policy ecosystem.
  • Strong understanding of EU decision-making processes, institutional interactions, and political dynamics.
  • Proven track record of advising senior leaders on complex political and stakeholder engagement challenges.
  • Excellent judgment, diplomacy, and ability to operate effectively in highly political and sensitive environments.
  • Exceptional communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a highly matrixed, multinational organization.

Skills

Required:European institutional experienceStakeholder engagement

Benefits

  • Embodies Microsoft’s culture and values.
  • Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving political environment.
  • Contributes to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results through influence rather than authority
Last updated Jul 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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