Senior Liaisoning Officer – Political, Police

Senior Liaisoning Officer – Political and Business Liaisoning

Location: Mumbai (with occasional travel across Maharashtra and India)

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly connected, result-oriented individual who can act as the Founder’s trusted representative across political, police, judicial, and government circles. This is a senior, high-responsibility role requiring strong existing networks, practical know-how, and the ability to get things done efficiently within official systems.

The role involves regular interaction with senior police officers, bureaucrats, political leaders, and decision-makers to facilitate permissions, resolve escalations, and represent the organization’s interests in sensitive and high-stakes matters.

Key Responsibilities

1. Political, Police & Government Liaisoning

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior officials across the Mumbai Police, Home Department, BMC, Urban Development, and Mantralaya ministries.
• Coordinate closely with MLAs, MPs, and political offices to represent institutional and social initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication with Deputy Commissioners, ACPs, Collectors, and Zonal officers to facilitate smooth execution of projects and permissions.
• Support in organizing or attending official and political meetings, press interactions, or public events on behalf of the Founder.
• Follow up on government correspondence, file movement, and approvals with tact and persistence.
• Anticipate potential administrative or political bottlenecks and proactively plan interventions to ensure timely resolution.
• Manage and document all government interactions, ensuring accountability and proper reporting.

2. Judicial, Legal & Regulatory Coordination

• Maintain close working ties with judicial administration, legal advisors, and relevant law enforcement authorities.
• Coordinate with law firms, advocates, or government legal departments for documentation, NOCs, and compliance-related matters.
• Follow up with courts, registrar offices, and local authorities for updates or clearances on ongoing legal cases or administrative procedures.
• Ensure all institutional and business activities align with applicable legal, municipal, and regulatory frameworks.
• Prepare briefing notes and background materials for any meeting involving legal or judicial matters.

3. Business & Institutional Liaisoning

• Act as the organization’s official representative for matters requiring government licenses, permissions, and approvals — including education, infrastructure, and training projects.
• Engage regularly with public sector undertakings (PSUs), corporate affairs departments, and industry associations for collaborative initiatives.
• Coordinate with vendors, regulatory bodies, and corporate partners for project escalations, compliance issues, or strategic tie-ups.
• Facilitate high-level business meetings involving senior bureaucrats, industrialists, or political representatives.
• Track and follow up on tenders, government projects, or CSR-linked opportunities aligned with institutional goals.

4. Foundation & Social Engagements

• Support the Founder’s philanthropic and community initiatives by connecting with political offices, NGOs, and local administrators.
• Liaise for approvals, event permissions, and resource coordination related to social or public outreach programs.
• Manage sensitive, confidential assignments involving multiple stakeholders with the highest level of discretion.
• Build and maintain goodwill across political parties and community groups to enhance the organization’s visibility and reputation.

5. Strategic Communication & Influence Building

• Serve as a bridge between political, police, business, and media ecosystems, representing the Founder with professionalism and integrity.
• Monitor government policy developments and political trends that may impact ongoing or upcoming projects.
• Cultivate relationships with key influencers, bureaucrats, and opinion leaders for long-term strategic advantage.
• Represent the organization in social and public forums to strengthen institutional relationships and brand positioning.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 10–25 years in government liaisoning, police administration, political coordination, or public affairs.
• Network: Strong personal and professional relationships within the Mumbai Police, Judiciary offices, Mantralaya departments, and local/state political circles.
• Candidates who have served as Personal Assistants, Advisors, or Liaison Officers to MLAs, MPs, Ministers, or Senior Police/Government Officers will be given strong preference.
• Proven track record of handling high-stakes situations with discretion, tact, and reliability.
• Fluent in Marathi, Hindi, and English with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Background in Law, Political Science, or Public Administration is preferred.

Other Expectations:

• Should be comfortable working irregular hours and available on short notice.
• Must handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Highly proactive, resourceful, and capable of independently managing field coordination.
• Must project credibility, influence, and trust in official and political environments.