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This is an individual contributor role with opportunities to engage directly with EU policymakers, regulators and industry partners.\nWhat you will accomplish:\nShape EU policy engagement: Contribute to eBay's legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies, managing activities across assigned policy areas to represent eBay's interests within EU institutions.\nBuild influential relationships: Develop and maintain productive relationships with the European Commission, European Parliament and other relevant EU institutional partners.\nAssess regulatory developments: Monitor and analyse EU legislative and regulatory proposals, evaluating their potential impact on eBay's business across e-commerce, digital platforms and selected areas including payment services, privacy, AI and consumer protection.\nDrive cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Legal, Communications, Business and Government Relations colleagues to develop informed policy positions and coordinate advocacy activities.\nRepresent eBay externally: Participate in relevant trade associations and industry working groups, working with senior Government Relations colleagues to advance shared policy priorities.\nInform business decisions: Prepare clear policy briefings, talking points and recommendations for internal teams, including supporting briefings for local and international senior leadership.\nWhat you will bring:\nEU government relations experience: Significant experience engaging with EU institutions, including contributing to the development and delivery of advocacy campaigns.\nKnowledge of EU policymaking: Strong understanding of EU legislative, regulatory and political processes, alongside an established network within EU institutions and the ability to build effective relationships with officials.\nCommunication and language skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills. Very high proficiency in spoken and written English, alongside proficiency in at least one official EU language.\nAnalytical and critical thinking: Ability to assess complex policy developments, identify business implications and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.\nCollaboration and relationship management: Experience working across functions and multicultural environments, with the ability to engage and influence diverse internal and external partners.\nIndependence and adaptability: Strong organisational skills, sound judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and adapt to changing circumstances.\nEducational background: A university degree or equivalent experience, preferably in law or political science, or a background that provides comparable knowledge and expertise.\nAdditional Details\neBay is an equal opportunity employer. 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