Lead - Corporate Affairs and Government Relations

Lead – Corporate Affairs

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

NMDPL: Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt. Ltd. (NMDPL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed through a joint venture between the Government of Maharashtra and the Adani Group. It leads the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, aiming to transform one of Asia’s largest informal settlements into a modern urban hub with sustainable housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities.

Job Purpose: The Lead – Corporate Affairs is responsible for supporting government relations, corporate affairs, and regulatory compliance for redevelopment projects. This role involves engaging with government agencies such as BMC and the Collector’s Office, assisting with tenant management, and ensuring smooth execution of approvals and permissions. The position also plays a key role in stakeholder management, crisis resolution, and strategic communication to facilitate project execution.

Lead Corporate Affairs

Government, Railway & Regulatory Liaison:

Coordinate with BMC, Collector’s Office, Indian Railways, and other authorities to obtain necessary project approvals, including Commencement Certificates (CC) and other regulatory clearances.

Act as the primary liaison with Indian Railways, managing approvals across departments such as engineering, safety, and environment.

Navigate regulatory frameworks to ensure full compliance with applicable laws, policies, and railway-specific mandates.

Maintain up-to-date records of regulatory requirements and approvals.

Environmental & Land Use Permissions:

Secure environmental clearances required for redevelopment projects, especially those involving railway land or infrastructure.

Ensure adherence to government-mandated environmental guidelines and sustainability standards.

Manage related documentation and coordinate with environmental regulatory bodies for smooth and compliant project execution.

Corporate Affairs & Internal Coordination:

Facilitate effective communication between internal departments and external stakeholders to support corporate affairs objectives.

Provide real-time on-ground updates and strategic input to the Head – GoMH Matters.

Support cross-functional collaboration to streamline redevelopment efforts and approvals.

Land & Data Management:

Collect and validate land-related data from government and railway sources to support project planning and decision-making.

Differentiate between legitimate and non-legitimate land claims to ensure fair allocation in redevelopment.

Collaborate with the PMO team to maintain accuracy and integrity of land and compliance data.

Tenant Management & Community Engagement:

Support tenant survey execution in collaboration with the Tenant Management and Security teams.

Participate in branding, awareness, and community outreach programs to build trust and understanding among residents.

Assist in implementing skill development and socio-economic initiatives in partnership with HR and local authorities.

Stakeholder & Crisis Management:

Build and maintain strong working relationships with key government officials, regulatory agencies, and railway stakeholders.

Address and resolve challenges in acquiring permissions, including bureaucratic delays and legal hurdles, by providing strategic, solution-oriented inputs.

Handle crisis situations involving land acquisition, regulatory bottlenecks, or stakeholder objections to minimize project disruptions.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

PMO Team

Tenancy Management Team

Security Team

HR & Skill Development Team

Legal Team

Project Teams

Key Stakeholders - External

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

Collector’s Office

Government of Maharashtra (GoMH) Departments

Local Authorities & Urban Planning Bodies

Community & Tenant Associations

Law Enforcement & Security Agencies

NGOs & Social Impact Groups

Indian Railways (Multiple Departments)

Railway Safety & Engineering Authorities

 

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.

Work Experience (Range of years):

10-15 Years

Preferred Industry:

Experience in government relations, corporate affairs, or land redevelopment in the real estate sector.

Extensive knowledge of Mumbai’s regulatory landscape, including BMC policies, land acquisition laws, and redevelopment processes.

Experience Level

Senior Level