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Despegar

Senior Public Affairs Manager

Despegar

. Lead institutional relationships with ministries, regulatory agencies, legislators, and other public authorities relevant to the business .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in government relations and regulatory affairs, with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with public authorities. Proficient in translating complex legislative and regulatory information into actionable strategies and recommendations.

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Government RelationsRegulatory AffairsStakeholder ManagementLegislative MonitoringPublic Policy Development

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Hard Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in LawBachelor’s Degree in International RelationsBachelor’s Degree in Political ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Public AdministrationGovernment Operations KnowledgeLegislative Processes KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsStrategic MindsetFluent EnglishAdvanced Spanish
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAutonomyProactivityMaturityCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Brazil’s National CongressPublic AffairsTourism IndustryTravel IndustryE-commerce IndustryFintechDigital PlatformsCoalition BuildingCompliance PoliciesCorporate Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead institutional relationships with ministries, regulatory agencies, legislators, and other public authorities relevant to the business
  • Represent Decolar before government authorities in meetings, hearings, and industry forums
  • Build and maintain a network of relationships with decision-makers across all three branches of government and at the federal, state, and municipal levels
  • Actively participate in industry associations, sector chambers, and strategic coalitions
  • Coordinate legislative and regulatory monitoring in partnership with contracted public affairs consultancies/agencies
  • Track bills, regulations, and regulatory changes that may affect Decolar’s operations
  • Consolidate and translate complex information into executive reports featuring scenario analysis and strategic recommendations
  • Maintain an up-to-date stakeholder map and priority regulatory agenda
  • Identify and map regulatory risks and opportunities for the business
  • Coordinate with Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Commercial teams to assess the impact of legislative and regulatory initiatives
  • Facilitate alignment between technical teams and the Country Manager to define positions and strategies
  • Engage the appropriate subject-matter experts in government interactions, depending on the topic
  • Design and implement advocacy and institutional positioning strategies with public authorities
  • Develop technical, economic, and social-impact arguments to support the company’s positions
  • Develop public policy proposals and legislative amendments when necessary
  • Build coalitions and alliances with companies and industry associations
  • Work collaboratively with Legal, Tax, Compliance, Communications, Public Policy, and business leaders
  • Report progress, risks, and opportunities to the Legal Director and Country Manager
  • Train internal teams on relevant regulatory matters
  • Document interactions and activities in accordance with compliance policies and corporate governance requirements
  • Involve the Country Manager in high-impact strategic matters

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field
  • 7–10 years of solid experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, or public affairs
  • Proven experience working with Brazil’s National Congress, ministries, and regulatory agencies
  • Deep technical knowledge of government operations and legislative processes, including bill progression, parliamentary dynamics, and regulatory procedures
  • Established network of relationships with public-sector decision-makers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into accessible language
  • Advanced/fluent English for communication with headquarters and regional leadership
  • Analytical and strategic mindset, with strong execution capabilities
  • Autonomy, proactivity, and a sense of urgency
  • Maturity to manage multiple stakeholders and align priorities in an evolving organizational structure
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
  • Preferred: prior experience at technology companies, fintechs, or digital platforms
  • Preferred: knowledge of the tourism, travel, or e-commerce industries
  • Preferred: experience at government relations consultancies
  • Preferred: experience managing teams
  • Preferred: advanced Spanish

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employment type: CLT employment contract under Brazilian labor law
  • Availability to travel to São Paulo approximately once a month
  • Collaborative work environment
  • High level of autonomy to build and execute the government relations agenda
  • Opportunity to influence public policies affecting millions of travelers across the region