Partner/Director - Berlin

Flint is a highly successful and fast-growing global policy and regulatory advisory firm. We help businesses and investors succeed by navigating complex policy and regulatory environments.

We are recruiting for a leadership role to strengthen and expand our presence in Berlin and help accelerate our growth in Germany.

We are looking for an accomplished leader with expertise in business-critical policy and regulation in Germany and the EU. You will bring first-hand experience of policymaking, regulation and commercial strategy, gained in a leading company, major consultancy or within government or regulatory bodies.

Based in Berlin, you will work closely with fellow Flint Partners, Senior Advisers, Directors, Managers and Consultants in Berlin and across Europe to advise clients on public policy, politics, regulation, and commercial strategy in a range of sectors.

As a senior member of our European leadership team, you will:

• Lead and grow Flint's German practice, managing our Berlin-based team, expanding our client portfolio;
• Deliver outstanding client advice and build trusted relationships with clients;
• Represent Flint in the German policy ecosystem, building our profile and brand;
• Contribute to the firm's wider leadership and business development across Europe.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for exceptional candidates at Partner or Director level with at least 10 years of experience, most of it ideally spent in Berlin, additional experience in Brussels or other relevant EU capitals is an asset.

You will have:

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory regimes in Germany and the EU, in particular in digital policy, energy, sustainability or financial services;
• A strong network of key stakeholders, including senior policymakers, regulators and individuals in business critical sectors;
• A strong commercial and entrepreneurial mindset;
• Experience in managing and scaling rapidly growing businesses and working in a start-up environment;
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills – the ability to draw out the implications of complex evidence and analysis to give clear strategy and policy advice;
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills – flexible approach and the ability to work well across multicultural teams. Ability to manage upwards and downwards and provide coaching to junior team members.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in both German and English.
• Personal drive and initiative, you will be able to make things happen and work comfortably under pressure, and to meet tight deadlines while maintaining the highest standards.

WHY FLINT?

At Flint, we offer an environment where innovation and strategic thinking are valued, and personal growth is supported. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge policy issues with some of the most influential organizations in the world. We offer a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonuses. Flint takes care of its people. We enjoy challenging each other's thinking and working hard on a wide variety of interesting and stimulating projects, while simultaneously respecting life outside Flint. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

TO APPLY

Please submit your CV along with a short covering letter by 21 November 2025. However, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and suitable candidates invited for interview. We reserve the right to appoint the right candidate before the deadline.

STANDING OUT

Please submit your CV and cover letter (max 600 words) setting out:

• How your experience and skills qualify you for this specific role and its requirements.
• The regulatory and policy areas you are knowledgeable of and/or particularly interested in
• Whether you have the right to work in Germany.
• Your possible start date.

ABOUT FLINT

Flint is a leading global business advisory firm. We are advisers to some of the largest corporates, financial institutions, and investors in Europe and the Asia-Pacific. We work at the point where government and business meet, drawing on our blend of international expertise and experience to offer an authoritative perspective on both. We have offices in Brussels, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam and London, as well as in Hong Kong, and Singapore.