Head of Parliamentary

About us - Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is an owner, developer and operator of sustainable, high-quality real estate assets in the most dynamic cities in Europe and the United States. We operate 65 shopping centres in 11 countries, including 42 which carry the iconic Westfield brand. Our destinations attract over 900 million visits annually and provide a unique platform for retailers and brands to connect with consumers. Our portfolio also includes high-quality offices, convention, and exhibition venues in Paris, along with a €1.0 billion development pipeline focused mainly on mixed-use assets. We are driven by the positive environmental, social, and economic impact we can have on the cities and communities where we operate. At our places, we pioneer the highest sustainability standards, guided by our Better Places sustainability roadmap, which sets clear, science-based net-zero targets for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030 and for our entire value chain by 2050.

How we make it count - At URW, we create more, achieve more and dare more. We play a vital role in the environmental transition of cities and the way we live in them: we are reinventing being together by creating and operating sustainable, vibrant, mixed-use places where people live, work, shop and share amazing experiences. Here, ambition meets expectation and excitement meets commitment. We invite enthusiastic, passionate and fresh-thinking people to join us and make urban regeneration and the transformation of retail happen. PACE, our shared values framework, defines how we work together and what we stand for: Passion, Act as One, Curiosity and Excellence with Impact. These values guide our actions, inspire our behaviours, and help us build a culture where people and teams can thrive and drive positive impact.

We are currently looking for our Head of Parliamentary & Regulatory Affairs F/M Permanent contract | Headquarters based position (Paris 16).

ABOUT THE POSITION

In the context of increasing political uncertainty and regulatory complexity, URW is creating a new strategic role to strengthen its ability to anticipate, influence and respond to legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business. Reporting directly to the Group Director of Public Affairs, the Head of Parliamentary & Regulatory Affairs will lead the Group's regulatory intelligence, policy analysis and parliamentary engagement activities, in particular in Paris and Bruxelles. This role combines policy expertise, stakeholder engagement and operational execution. It is designed for an experienced and highly driven public affairs professional who enjoys being at the centre of political and legislative developments, thrives in fast-moving environments and wants to have a direct impact on business outcomes. The position offers direct exposure to senior management and the opportunity to shape the Group's and the sector's response to some of the most significant legislative and regulatory issues affecting retail, real estate and urban development.

YOUR 4 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

1. Regulatory Intelligence & Legislative Monitoring
   • Lead the monitoring and analysis of legislative, regulatory and political developments, with a particular focus on Paris and Brussels, across the Group's key policy priorities, including taxation, retail, urban development, sustainability, security, mobility and digital regulation.
   • Identify emerging risks and opportunities to deliver timely, clear and actionable intelligence to business decision-makers.
   • Continuously strengthen the Group's regulatory intelligence capabilities, tools and processes.
   • Track legislative initiatives, amendments, consultations and regulatory reviews, working closely with trade associations and other relevant external stakeholders.
2. Policy Analysis & Advocacy
   • Analyse the political environment and assess its implications for the Group, with particular attention to major electoral cycles and key developments across its markets.
   • Assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments on the Group's operations.
   • Develop and execute advocacy strategies, and coordinate responses to consultations and public policy initiatives across markets and functions.
   • Prepare position papers, policy recommendations, briefing notes and advocacy materials.
3. Parliamentary & Institutional Engagement
   • Develop and maintain strong relationships with parliamentarians, ministerial teams, regulators, public administrations and trade associations.
   • Represent the Group in relevant policy discussions, consultations and working groups.
   • Develop engagement strategies around priority legislative and regulatory initiatives, take ownership of their execution, and strengthen the Group's positioning and influence on key policy matters.
4. Public Affairs Execution & Advocacy Campaign Management