Manager Government Relations & Statutory Approvals (Energy / Mining)

Position Title: Manager – Government Relations & Statutory Approvals (Energy / Mining) Location: Delhi / NCR Company: Focus Energy Limited (Leading Indian E&P / Energy Company) Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Government Relations & Statutory Approvals Manager based in Delhi to manage end-to-end coordination with Central and State Government authorities for statutory approvals, regulatory clearances, and ongoing compliance related to oil & gas, mining, and energy operations.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise in navigating government processes, managing approvals across multiple ministries, and maintaining structured, transparent, and compliant tracking systems.

Key Responsibilities 1.

Central Government Liaison · Coordinate and follow up with Central Ministries and Departments, including: · Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) · Ministry of Mines · Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) · Customs / CBIC · Ministry of Finance and related departments · Manage submission, clarification, and approval workflows for regulatory and statutory matters · Schedule meetings, prepare briefing notes, and ensure timely follow-ups with officials 2.

State & Local Authority Coordination · Liaise with State Government departments, Pollution Control Boards, District Administration, and other local bodies · Support environmental clearances, land-related permissions, and operational approvals 3.

Internal Coordination & Tracking · Maintain a structured approval tracker (submissions, status, timelines, dependencies) · Coordinate with internal teams, consultants (EIA, legal), customs agents, and external advisors · Draft and review official correspondence, applications, and compliance documentation 4.

Compliance & Governance · Ensure all activities follow company compliance policies and applicable laws · Maintain proper documentation, audit trails, and records of government interactions Key Requirements · 5+ years of experience in Government Relations / Liaison / Regulatory Affairs · Industry experience in oil & gas, mining, energy, infrastructure, or heavy industry · Hands-on experience with Central Government ministries (Delhi-based) · Strong understanding of regulatory processes, approvals, and bottlenecks · Excellent communication, drafting, and stakeholder management skills · High integrity and ability to work independently · Based in Delhi/NCR with willingness to travel Preferred Background · Experience with E&P companies, mining firms, EPC companies, infrastructure developers, or regulatory consulting firms · Exposure to environmental clearances and customs-related approvals What We Offer · Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership · High-visibility role impacting key project timelines · Competitive compensation aligned with experience