Corporate Affairs Role

Principal Accountabilities

Government Affairs

- Liaising with the state machinery like Secretariat, Govt officials, bureaucracy, and other govt. bodies like labor Department, municipality, Police authorities etc.

Regulatory Affairs

- Focus on interpretation of new laws. Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory issues that may impact the organization. Engage with government officials and industry associations to advocate for the company's interests.

Policy Advocacy

- Play a critical role in advancing the organization's objectives by developing and implementing strategies to influence public policy. Work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and policymakers to advocate for policies that align with the organization's mission and goals.

Media Relations

- Develop and implement strategies to ensure positive coverage of the company in various media outlets. Manage press releases, media inquiries, and interviews.

Stake holder Management

- Engage with polity, community leaders, industry associations. contract lobbyists, elected officials, interest groups and other state agencies to convey the companys position on issues as per need.

Social Responsibility

- Work with CSR team for initiatives and communicate the organization's commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.

Statutory compliance

- Overseeing different statutes particularly at local office, arranging legal advisory through identification and engagement of legal professionals.

Exposure and Desired traits of the incumbent

- Ethics: Unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and professional standards.

- Executive Presence: Apt leadership demeanor, thereby instilling confidence and credibility

- Effective Communication: Good speaking and negotiation skills. Ability to articulate complex policy issues clearly and persuasively in both written and oral formats.

- Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes, as well as key policy issues relevant to the organization's focus areas.

- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to develop and implement effective advocacy strategies.

- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and build consensus around common policy goals.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle sensitive issues with discretion.

Qualifications

- Master's degree in political science, public policy, law, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

- Proven experience of 15+ years in policy advocacy, government relations, or related fields, with a demonstrated track record of successful advocacy outcomes