Government Affairs Manager, Brazil
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LocationBrasilia, Federal District, Brazil
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience12+ yrs
DepartmentCorporate Functions
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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12+ years of experience working in a Government Affairs position in multinational corporations, government organizations and/or trade associations in Brazil
Proficiency in English and Portuguese
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
Leadership positions in major industry associations
Skills in communicating with government officials and internal business units
Experience with the international tech industry, international trade, and the political landscape
Experience developing politically diverse public affairs campaigns at the federal, state, congressional, and/or international level
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous work environment
Ability to influence and inspire change across multiple organizations and time zones
Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Experience in advocating for policies that support the internet ecosystem, including Data Security, Privacy, AI, Competition, Digital Governance, Economic Development, Tax, and Manufacturing
Ability to gather insights and communicate about complex technology policy issues to policymakers and a general audience
Ability to develop public policy proposals aimed at mitigating trade barriers and unique regulations
Master's degree or equivalent industry experience
Proficiency in Spanish
Ability to travel up to 50% mainly within Brazil but also in Latin America and USA
About the role
The Government Affairs team helps shape policy and strategy on a range of issues, and manages Apple’s interactions with federal legislators. Our team has experience working at a high level in government, as well as experience working as policy advocates. We have a strong passion for crafting policy and strategic engagement campaigns that impact Apple’s local government business for many years to come.
As Government Affairs Manager, you will help us develop and deepen relationships with both U.S.-based and local industrial and trade associations, Federal Congress, Federal and State government ministries, particularly with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation, Ministry of Communication, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of the Environment, with regulatory agencies such as ANATEL, ANCINE, ANPD, ANVISA, and INMETRO (product certifications).
Description
Interlocutor with key government agencies closely related to Apple’s businesses in Brazil at both the state and federal level, both executive and legislative.
Regularly communicate, engage, and coordinate with both U.S.-based and local industrial and trade associations, including but not limited to technology regulation, data privacy, AI, and competition.
Regularly communicate and engage directly with state and federal governments to secure government approval, policy support and changes, including but not limited to active engagement with Congress on technology regulation, data privacy, AI, competition and regulatory permits, aiming to influence policy through direct advocacy and research.
Assist the Head for Latin America Government Affairs to plan and implement the GA Brazil and Regional strategies, including bringing to bear the corporate business plan and growth strategy.
Support, align, coordinate, and work with the local Government Affairs and other Apple teams for policy, regulatory, communication, and all other necessary issues. Key interlocutor on manufacturing and sales issues.
Monitor changes in public policies, organizational structure, and decision-making processes; update the overall relationship portfolio; and identify meaningful partners and key figures.
Minimum qualifications
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12+ years of experience working in a Government Affairs position in multinational corporations, government organizations and/or trade associations in Brazil.
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Proficiency in English and Portuguese.
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Ability to travel up to 50% mainly within Brazil but also in Latin America and USA.
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
Preferred qualifications
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Leadership positions in major industry associations.
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Skills in communicating with government officials and internal business units.
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Experience with the international tech industry, international trade, and the political landscape.
•
Experience developing politically diverse public affairs campaigns at the federal, state, congressional, and/or international level.
•
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous work environment.
•
Ability to influence and inspire change across multiple organizations and time zones.
•
Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
•
Experience in advocating for policies that support the internet ecosystem, including Data Security, Privacy, AI, Competition, Digital Governance, Economic Development, Tax, and Manufacturing.
•
Ability to gather insights and communicate about complex technology policy issues to policymakers and a general audience.
•
Ability to develop public policy proposals aimed at mitigating trade barriers and unique regulations.
•
Master’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
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Proficiency in Spanish.
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