External Affairs, Brussels

In this role you will:- Support policy engagement with the EU Commission, parliament, relevant agencies and public sector partners on issues related to government policy and regulatory implications for frontier labs- Engage key policy stakeholders (e.g., via briefings, consultations, demos, roundtables), in coordination with the wider EMEA policy team- Partner with the EMEA GTM team to support commercial efforts as appropriate- Analyze policy proposals, stakeholder management, policy landscape mapping, drafting submissions for public comment, event planning, and strategic campaign planning to amplify Anthropic's policy presence.- Help cultivate relationships with key policy and political partners across the EU AI policy ecosystem You may be a good fit if you:- Have 5+ years of professional experience working on EU digital policy (individuals with experience in the EU institutions or the Brussels policy ecosystem are desirable);- Have an in-depth knowledge of the EUs digital regulatory landscape, including deep knowledge of EU AI and Data policy with a clear interest in how this can translate into developing wider global standards on AI safety and security;- Have the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory topics into accessible and relevant information that help drive understanding and curiosity around the most crucial debates around AI and their impact on society;- Have a track record of effective and creative advocacy with EU governments and regulatory authorities;- Enjoy drafting and executing complex policy campaigns that move the needle on legislative action;- Are a team player and good communicator, with the ability to identify core priorities within the EU that effectively represent Anthropics wider values and goals;- Are extremely organised with experience in event planning and stakeholder management;This role is based in Brussels. This job will also require travel in EMEA (once or twice per quarter) and occasionally to the United States. LogisticsEducation requirements:We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.Location-based hybrid policy:Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices.Visa sponsorship:We do sponsor visas However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this.We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work. We think AI systems like the ones we're building have enormous social and ethical implications. We think this makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team.

Created: 2026-03-16