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Senior Public Affairs SpecialistNebius · Paris, France
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Senior Public Affairs Specialist

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-03 Paris, France Hybrid Marketing Communications
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 4,500 EUR–6,500 EUR/mo

About the Company

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy, building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure. Built by engineers, for engineers, they own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking, and applied AI, from large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization. Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America, and Israel, and a team of 1,500+ including hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software, and AI R&D.

About the Role

As Senior Public Affairs Specialist - France, you will support and help deliver Nebius' public affairs strategy at national, regional, and local levels. You will build trusted relationships with the Élysée, Matignon, relevant ministries, Parliament and central government agencies, while developing strong partnerships with regional councils, prefectures, municipalities, economic-development bodies, universities, and communities. With an initial regional focus on Hauts-de-France and Béthune, you will connect national policy engagement with regional delivery, support Nebius' strategic investment and infrastructure priorities, strengthen our license to operate, and position the company as a responsible, long-term partner in France. The role is based in Paris, with regular travel across the country.

Responsibilities

  • ● Develop and execute a national and regional public affairs strategy, in collaboration with the Public Affairs team and key stakeholders, to support Nebius' business priorities.
  • ● Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with political stakeholders, civil servants, policymakers, industry associations, thought leaders and think tanks in France.
  • ● Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in France related to cloud computing, AI, data, and digital policy, identifying potential impacts and opportunities for Nebius.
  • ● Develop policy positions and advocacy strategies on key issues, working closely with internal teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • ● Represent Nebius at relevant industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
  • ● Prepare briefings, presentations, and reports for internal and external audiences.
  • ● Collaborate with the communications team to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated engagement with media.
  • ● Contribute to Nebius' thought leadership initiatives, positioning the company as a leader in cloud and AI innovation in France.

Requirements

  • ● You have 7-10 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or a related field, with a focus on France.
  • ● You have a deep understanding of the French political and regulatory landscape, particularly in the technology sector.
  • ● You possess a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with senior government officials and stakeholders.
  • ● You have excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • ● You have the ability to think strategically and translate complex policy issues into actionable plans.
  • ● You are a self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • ● You are fluent in French and English (written and spoken).
  • ● You are willing to travel regularly within France.