Regional Associate, Government Relations
Lime
Location
Paris, France
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
Policy and Communications
Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.
Lime is hiring a Regional Associate, Government Relations based in Paris to join our Policy and Communications team.
In this role, you’ll work in close and daily collaboration and under the responsibility of the Senior Policy Manager responsible for overseeing Lime local public affairs and advocacy strategy in Paris and the Greater Paris Region. You will engage with Cities, NGOs, associations and other public institutions in order to embody and develop our shared electric mobility services in the framework of our expansion strategy (in the Greater Paris Region and the main cities in France).
You’ll join a dynamic and diverse team who shares a common vision for sustainable urban mobility. You’ll embody this vision towards elected officials, and will efficiently translate back external political concerns and demands to Lime. Thus, you’ll facilitate the alignment between the needs of a fast growing tech & mobility company with the ones of our partner Cities and Local Governments, and participate in the success of our mission.
You’ll own various projects and engage in external facing activities. Because you are a self-starter and independent, you will be expected to propose ideas for advocacy campaigns that fit in the wider strategy and to execute them in close collaboration with the communications and marketing teams as well as with the local operation teams.
The individual hired into this position must be based in Paris or around and will be expected to travel on a regular basis in France.
What you'll do:
Under the responsibility and the supervision of the Senior Policy Manager in charge of Paris and the Greater Paris Region, execute campaign strategies targeting local political decision makers in order to nurture and develop our service in this area.
Engage with city representatives, local authorities and third party stakeholders, regularly meet with them to build trust and mutual interest, mitigate potential obstacles and convey the company's priorities and strategies.
Help local authorities, transport operators, local partners and other relevant institutions understand how Lime’s mobility solutions can work for their cities or city groupings.
Collaborate closely with other Lime team members on operations, product, marketing, and communications activities
Draft and own a variety of written submissions on behalf of the company, including Requests for proposals, newsletters and reports to political stakeholders.
Monitor and identify political developments and upcoming challenges for our activity.
About you:
Fluent in French, English proficiency (spoken & written)
5+ years experience in public affairs, politics at local level, political campaigns, and/or business development in a government-related environment
A deep understanding of French politics and policy-making both at local level and national level.
Existing transportation, government, and advocacy contacts and relationships in France
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; with the ability to create and develop relationships with external third parties and experienced in producing various documents (requests for proposals, reports, etc)
Ability to handle multiple deadlines and work at a rapid startup space
Self starter, able to work independently and as part of a team
Creative thinker, able to imagine innovative strategies and campaigns
Passion for sustainable mobility, urban planning, politics and leveraging tech innovation at the service of the general interest
Preferred Experience:
Experience in a public institution such as City Hall, a Mayor’s office especially in the Greater Paris Region, a political party or a public affairs firm will be a plus.
Degree in political science, public affairs, public relations or equivalent.
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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.
Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.