Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Digital subscription platforms sit at the intersection of content, payments, data governance, and competition policy, making government affairs a core operational function rather than a peripheral one. This role stands out because it focuses on Türkiye while also contributing across the MENAP region, reflecting how SaaS and platform businesses manage policy as a multi-market discipline. Being based in Istanbul with a reporting line into Dubai also signals a regional operating model typical of global SaaS firms.
For a SaaS career, the value is in learning how regulation translates into product and commercial constraints, then turning that into internal guidance and external advocacy. The remit touches themes that repeatedly shape SaaS outcomes, including privacy, taxation, platform accountability, and licensing, and it requires coordination with Legal, Product, Trust and Safety, and Communications. That cross-functional exposure tends to build durable skills in stakeholder mapping, risk anticipation, and translating policy detail into business decisions.
This position is best suited to professionals who prefer influence through relationships and evidence-based persuasion, and who can move between strategic planning and detailed issue work. It will fit someone comfortable representing a digital platform to regulators, maintaining consistency with global positions, and collaborating across cultures and time zones without relying on formal authority.
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Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working, strategic candidate to join Spotify’s Global Government Affairs team in Istanbul as Government Affairs Manager for Türkiye. While this role is primarily focused on Türkiye, it will also contribute to public policy work across other markets in the Middle East North Africa Pakistan (MENAP) region.
The Government Affairs team is charged with understanding the global and local policy landscapes in relation to Spotify’s business objectives and advocating on the company’s behalf on critical issues. One of our key roles is to promote Spotify’s ability to compete fairly and grow by influencing public policies. We represent the company before legislators and regulators, anticipate emerging issues, and mitigate potential risks.
The Manager of Türkiye Government Affairs will work as part of a global government affairs team, coordinating closely with colleagues on the team, as well as other groups throughout Spotify to craft effective, consistent positions on the issues of greatest importance to our company.
This position will report to the Head of Government Affairs for Middle East Africa (MEA) and Japan-Asia Pacific (JAPAC) based in Dubai.
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What You'll Do- Engage regularly with policymakers in Türkiye, including members of the Grand National Assembly, relevant ministries, regulators, and key government stakeholders, representing Spotify’s perspective on digital economy and creative sector issues
- Build deep expertise on public policy topics critical to Spotify in Türkiye, including music policy, content moderation and online safety, media regulation, digital taxation, copyright and licensing, digital competition policy, and data protection and privacy
- Identify, assess, and prioritize public policy developments affecting Spotify in Türkiye, and design thoughtful, effective advocacy strategies in partnership with global and regional colleagues
- Contribute to public policy initiatives across other MENA markets, working in close coordination with regional and global Government Affairs teams
- Collaborate with internal teams such as Communications, Trust & Safety, Legal, Product, and Market teams to align global policy positions with local realities and business goals
- Manage and coordinate the work of external consultants and policy advisors in Türkiye, ensuring consistency with Spotify’s global strategy and high-quality stakeholder engagement
- Build constructive relationships with external stakeholders including trade associations, civil society organizations, academic experts, and members of the creative community to support thought leadership and coalition-building
Who You Are- You have experience developing and executing public policy or government affairs strategies in complex regulatory environments
- You are comfortable working with government institutions, regulators, trade associations, and other public policy stakeholders
- You bring experience from government, a company, a trade association, or a combination of these environments
- You understand public policy issues affecting technology, digital platforms, media, or the creative economy
- You are able to think strategically while also diving into details to solve problems and move work forward
- You build trust easily and can work effectively across cultures, functions, and seniority levels
- You communicate clearly and persuasively, both in writing and verbally, in Turkish and English
- You approach advocacy with integrity, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset
- You are open to travel as needed and comfortable working across multiple markets
Where You'll Be- This role is based in Türkiye, with travel expected to markets and when needed. This is not a remote position.
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