Join Liberty Global’s Corporate Affairs Team
We’re looking for a Manager, Regulation (Analyst) to join us in UK/Netherlands
JOB PURPOSE
The Manager, Regulation develops, manages and executes Liberty Global’s activities around regulation, as well as competition law, and advises and supports Liberty Global departments (including M&A, strategy, legal, public policy, CR and operational teams) across Liberty Global’s business at corporate and country level. The role sits within Liberty Global’s Corporate Affairs team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Applies expertise and collaborates: Supports Liberty Global's Corporate Affairs activities, including research, analysis, and writing.
- Ensures regulatory uniformity: Aligns Liberty Global departments and subsidiaries on major regulatory issues.
- Manages regulatory aspects of key areas: Oversees regulatory considerations for M&A, market analysis, sector regulation, policy positions on technology issues with a regulatory dimension.
- Disseminates regulatory best practices: Shares regulatory expertise and best practices within Liberty Global.
- Supports regulatory initiatives: Provides regulatory expertise for policy campaigns and lobbying activities.
- Manages relationships: Managing projects or regulatory elements of projects, fostering collaboration with other departments, operating companies, and external stakeholders.
- Contributes to strategic company projects: Provides advice and analysis for strategic company initiatives.
- Manages regulatory aspects of networks, services, and products: Addresses regulatory requirements for key projects, including technology issues with a regulatory dimension.
- Collaborates with external counsel: Works with outside counsel, opposing counsel, and economists.
- Stays updated on legal and commercial developments: Keeps abreast of relevant legal and commercial developments to provide high-quality legal and commercial support.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Good knowledge and understanding of regulations applicable to the electronic communications sectors
- Good knowledge and excellent understanding of the law and economics of competition and economic regulation
- Willingness to increase understanding of adjacent regulations
- Fluency in written and spoken English and able to work on a day to day basis in English
- Flexible and content to work in an unstructured environment
- A team player, who is capable of working within a team as a supportive member
- An energetic self-starter with ability to work independently based on minimal guidance using the resources available effectively to reach common team goals
- Ability to work within deadlines and good prioritization skills
- First rate interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Sense of self-confidence combined with openness to learning and applying new skills and concepts
- Strong analytical mind, interested in achievements
DESIRABLE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to work in other European languages would be an advantage
PREFERRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in law, public policy, economics or business
- Relevant years of work experience in a relevant professional environment
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary + bonus
- 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
- Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app
- Free public transport subscription
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
- The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team
Who we are:
Liberty Global is a dynamic team of operators and investors committed to generating and delivering value through the strategic management of our three platforms: Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services.
Liberty Telecom delivers next-generation products through our advanced fibre and 5G networks, providing over 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe through well-known brands such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo and Telenet.
Liberty Growth is our $3bn investment portfolio of fast-growing businesses in content, tech, and infrastructure which includes stakes in ITV, Televisa Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series, as well brands such as Wyre, nexfibre, Egg and Believ.
Liberty Services is our newest platform spearheaded by Liberty Blume, providing tech-enabled professional services to the Liberty Global Group and 3rd party businesses.
Working at Liberty Global means a career at the heart of a vibrant, innovative group of companies driving value for shareholders, people and society.