Corporate Affairs Specialist

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Lahore; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible ways of working

Health and wellbeing support

Training & development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Co. in Pakistan’s Punjab region seeks a senior Government Relations professional to act as the single point of contact with external government entities in Punjab, manage regulatory matters, renew licenses, and protect company interests.

The role collaborates with internal teams (legal, quality, SHE, engineering, supply chain), develops stakeholder engagement plans, coordinates licensing and inspections, and guides site teams during regulator visits to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Law, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 6-8 years of experience in Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, or External Affairs, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven track record of managing government relationships at plant or operational level.
• Strong network within Punjab government and regulatory institutions.
• Experience in handling inspections, compliance matters, permits, and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with government departments and regulatory bodies in Punjab.
• Represent TMICC in meetings, inspections, hearings, and official engagements with authorities.
• Coordinate with internal teams on regulatory matters.
• Manage licensing, registrations, permits, renewals, and regulatory documentation.
• Lead engagement with authorities during inspections, investigations, notices, and crises.
• Establish regular engagement plans with key authorities and influencers.
• Coordinate payments related to regulatory fees and registrations.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Government relations

Stakeholder management

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Law, or related field

Job description

Job Description:

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The role

To serve as TMICC's single point of contact for all external government and regulatory stakeholders in Punjab. The role will ensure proactive engagement, effective management of regulatory matters, timely renewal of licenses and approvals, crisis handling, and protection of company interests through strong stakeholder relationships and representation before government authorities.

Government & Regulatory Relations

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all relevant government departments and regulatory bodies in Punjab.
• Represent TMICC in meetings, inspections, hearings, and official engagements with authorities.
• Coordinate with internal technical, legal, quality, SHE, engineering, and supply chain teams on regulatory matters.
• Act as the primary liaison between TMICC and external stakeholders.

Licensing & Compliance Management

• Manage all annual licensing, registrations, permits, and renewals.
• Ensure timely submission and follow-up of applications, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Support product registrations, label approvals, environmental permits, civil defence approvals, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain a centralized tracker of all licenses, renewals, fees, and compliance obligations.

Crisis & Issue Management

• Lead engagement with authorities during inspections, investigations, notices, enforcement actions, and crisis situations.
• Coordinate response strategies and stakeholder communication in consultation with leadership.
• Support resolution of regulatory disputes while safeguarding company reputation and business continuity.
• Provide guidance to site teams during visits from regulators and government officials.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish regular engagement plans with key authorities and influencers.
• Build credibility and trust through professional and transparent interactions.
• Identify emerging regulatory risks and opportunities affecting TMICC operations.
• Maintain regular communication channels with government offices and industry forums.

Administrative & Financial Coordination

• Coordinate payments related to license renewals, product registrations, label approvals, regulatory fees and challans, other statutory government payments.
• Track payment status and ensure closure of regulatory transactions.

Monitoring & Intelligence

• Monitor changes in legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular updates to factory and functional leadership teams.
• Recommend actions to mitigate regulatory and operational risks.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Law, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Has 6-8 years of experience in Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, or External Affairs, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing sectors.
• Has proven track record of managing government relationships at plant or operational level.
• Possesses strong network within Punjab government and regulatory institutions.
• Is experienced in handling inspections, compliance matters, permits, and crisis situations.
• FMCG, food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or industrial sector experience is preferred.

What You'll Get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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