Policy Lead

About Adfactors PR

Adfactors PR is Indias largest and most awarded public relations firm, trusted by 500+ clients across 40+ industries, including more than half of Indias top business groups, leading financial institutions, governments, and startups. With 1,500 professionals across 18 offices, we are consistently ranked among the worlds top communication consultancies.

Since 1997, Adfactors PR has built its reputation on strategic insight, creativity, and crisis resilience. We have led path-breaking work in corporate reputation, capital markets, issues management, public policy engagement, and digital innovation.

We are now in our Post-Phoenix chapter, building next-generation leaders who thrive at the intersection of policy, business, and reputation. The Policy Lead role is central to that vision.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Policy Lead to spearhead our public policy and advocacy work within reputation, issues, and crisis projects. This role will combine policy expertise with strategic communication, helping clients navigate regulatory complexity, engage with stakeholders, and influence the policy environment in a credible and transparent manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Development & Advocacy

• Draft and advocate policy notes, position papers, and briefs for clients across industries.

• Translate complex regulations, laws, and government directives into clear, actionable insights for business leaders.

• Support clients in policy positioning and advocacy strategies aligned with their long-term reputation goals.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and nurture relationships with government stakeholders, industry associations, think tanks, and chambers of commerce.

• Act as a bridge between clients and policy influencers, ensuring dialogue that is credible and constructive.

• Advisory & Strategic Counsel

• Provide guidance on policy trends, legislative updates, and regulatory risks that may impact client operations and reputation.

• Integrate policy advisory seamlessly into reputation and crisis management programs.

• Collaborate with internal communications, media, and crisis teams to ensure holistic advisory.

• Knowledge Leadership

• Monitor emerging policy issues, economic reforms, and governance trends, and create knowledge assets for clients and the firm.

• Represent Adfactors PR in policy and industry forums as a thought leader.

Requirements

• Experience: 7-10 years in public policy, government affairs, advocacy, or regulatory affairs, ideally across consulting, corporate affairs, think tanks, or public institutions.
• Strong understanding of government processes, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder mapping.
• Proven ability to engage with policymakers, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills able to translate complex policy language into business-friendly insights.
• Exposure to reputation management, public affairs, or issues management (preferred but not mandatory).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centric environment, working across industries and projects.
• A natural inclination for networking, collaboration, and thought leadership.

Why Join Adfactors PR?

• Lead policy advocacy at India's most respected communications consultancy.
• Work directly with CXOs, regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders.
• Shape how businesses respond to regulatory change, advocacy, and crisis situations.
• Be part of a culture that values entrepreneurship, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Build your career at the frontline of policy, reputation, and public affairs in India.