About this role
Professionals who thrive on building operations from scratch and translating complex technical concepts into accessible policy frameworks will find a natural home in this role. As a foundational hire in Seoul, the incoming expert will establish Anthropic's public policy presence and engagement strategy across South Korea.
Operating within a distributed policy team, the person in this role will build strategic relationships with government authorities, analyze emerging legislation, and draft critical submissions to shape regional AI regulation. Success requires deep curiosity about frontier technological research and a proven track record of effective advocacy with Korean stakeholders.
What you will do
- Conduct comprehensive stakeholder mapping and build strategic relationships with government officials, think tank researchers, and civil society leaders across South Korea.
- Brief diverse policy and research actors regarding AI safety and policy opportunities in the Korean regulatory context.
- Analyze emerging legislation to develop engagement strategies and prepare substantive policy submissions and response documents.
- Convene diverse stakeholders and speak at public policy events, panels, and workshops focused on AI safety.
- Collaborate with technical and policy teams to translate internal research into concrete policy proposals and thought leadership materials.
- Partner with academic researchers and non-profit organizations to publish discussion papers on responsible AI development.
What you need
- Possess at least 10 years of professional experience working in government, technology, legal, or other policy-relevant environments.
- Demonstrate a track record of effective, information-rich advocacy with Korean government authorities at federal or state levels.
- Show direct experience analyzing legislation and engaging in regulatory processes.
- Bring fluency in both Korean and English.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience in a relevant field.
Nice to have
- AI or technology industry experience
- Experience working with international companies or organizations
- Academic or think tank background in AI policy or related fields
- Experience in both government and private sector roles
- Familiarity with intelligence and security cooperation frameworks
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Optional equity donation matching
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote or office policy for this position?
Anthropic expects all staff to be in one of their offices at least 25% of the time, though some roles may require more in-office presence.
Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this job?
Yes, the company sponsors visas and retains an immigration lawyer to help with the process if an offer is made.
What kind of background is required regarding education?
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience in a field relevant to the role.