Dy. Manager - Legal, Liaison & Regulatory Affairs

Transworld Furtichem; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Transworld Furtichem Pvt. Ltd.

invites applications for a Deput y Manager Legal, Liaison & Regulatory Affairs to oversee regulatory affairs, government liaison, statutory compliance, and legal coordination for our Fertilizer & Chemical business in Pune. The role covers handling regulatory applications, product registrations, licenses, approvals, renewals, and coordination with central and state authorities, with a focus on fertilizer regulations like FCO and NBS, ensuring timely submissions and

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Legal Coordination, Government Liaison, and Regulatory Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Fertilizer Regulatory Affairs: manage FCO, NBS, registrations, approvals, licences and renewals.
• Government Liaison & Coordination: interact with Central and State Government authorities; follow up on approvals and permissions.
• Legal Coordination: coordinate with advocates on legal notices, government notices, contracts and disputes; prepare replies.
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance: renewals, registrations, approvals, certificates; track validity and renewal dates.
• Documentation & Management Reporting: maintain records of government correspondence and prepare status reports for senior management.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Legal coordination

Government liaison

Fertilizer regulations

Communication skills

Documentation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager Legal, Liaison & Regulatory Affairs to manage regulatory affairs, government liaison, statutory compliance, and legal coordination for our Fertilizer & Chemical business.

The candidate will be responsible for handling regulatory applications, product registrations, licences, approvals, renewals, and government coordination. The role requires strong knowledge of fertilizer regulations, Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS), and statutory compliance procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fertilizer Regulatory Affairs

• Manage regulatory matters related to the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS), fertilizer registrations, product approvals, licences, and renewals.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, State Agriculture Departments, and other regulatory authorities.
• Handle inspections, queries, and regulatory matters with Fertilizer Inspectors and Quality Control authorities.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory applications, returns, permissions, and statutory documents.
• Monitor changes in fertilizer regulations and government notifications and update management accordingly.

2. Government Liaison & Coordination

• Build and maintain professional relationships with Central and State Government authorities.
• Independently follow up on pending approvals, registrations, licences, and permissions.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings with government officials.
• Drive timely resolution of regulatory issues and ensure closure within defined timelines.
• Maintain trackers for pending matters, follow-ups, action owners, and approvals.

3. Legal Coordination

• Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants regarding legal notices, government notices, contracts, agreements, and regulatory disputes.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of replies to legal and government notices.
• Maintain records of legal cases, notices, agreements, filings, and correspondence.
• Work with internal departments and external legal counsel to resolve legal matters.

4. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely renewal and maintenance of applicable licences, registrations, approvals, and statutory certificates.
• Maintain updated records of statutory documents, validity periods, and renewal dates.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and compliance submissions.
• Identify potential regulatory risks and recommend corrective actions to management.

5. Documentation & Management Reporting

• Maintain systematic records of government correspondence, applications, approvals, and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare regular regulatory and legal status reports for senior management.
• Track pending approvals, renewals, legal notices, critical issues, and expected closure timelines.
• Ensure accuracy and timely updating of compliance trackers and documentation.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in Legal Coordination, Government Liaison, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Experience in Fertilizer, Chemical, Agrochemical, or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of FCO, NBS, fertilizer regulations, and Agriculture Department procedures.
• Understanding of government rules, statutory documentation, licences, and approval processes.
• Experience independently coordinating with Central and State Government authorities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, drafting, follow-up, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage regulatory and legal matters independently and drive them to closure.
• Pune-based candidates will be preferred.