Uniswap Labs is looking for a US Government Affairs manager to help lead our Government Affairs strategy to ensure Uniswap Labs, our products, and digital assets and decentralized finance (“DeFi”) are a central part of policy priorities
This role will be based in Washington, DC and will report directly to the Head of Policy
Responsibilities:
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Engage with legislators and other policymakers, identify challenges, monitor developments, educate policymakers and advocate to develop a legal and regulatory framework that permits the digital currency ecosystem to grow responsibly
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Work with our three (3) existing policy team members and would be the government affairs lead within the team
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Represent Uniswap Labs before policymakers in D
C
as appropriate
Work to build Uniswap Labs’ trust with legislators, regulators, and other policymakers
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Continuously monitor federal and state policy issues to ensure that Uniswap Labs is able to influence relevant public policy considerations by engaging at a very early stage in the process
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Register as a lobbyist under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and be responsible for relevant LDA compliance
Requirements:
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At least three (3) years experience working on Capitol Hill or a financial services regulator such as the SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, etc
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Combined seven (7) or more years experience working on Capitol Hill or a financial services regulator in Washington, DC, and/or in a private sector government affairs role
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Strong network among relevant policymakers and demonstrated ability to network effectively
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Deep understanding of federal regulatory and legislative procedures, particularly as they affect fintech, blockchain, and crypto companies
Nice to have:
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Demonstrable knowledge of or interest in digital assets and DeFi or financial services more generally
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Experience working in politics
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Public speaking experience
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Law or business (MBA) or other relevant graduate degree (public policy, economics, etc
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