Lead Regulatory Affairs

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Main Purpose:

Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and legal governance across E&P operations. Leads strategic engagement with regulatory authorities, drives adherence to statutory requirements in close collaboration with technical teams and recommends practical solutions to mitigate compliance risks across projects and operations.

Job Accountabilities :

• Ensure end-to-end compliance with Upstream oil & gas regulations, including License and Lease terms and Conditions in the PSC and RSC environment..
• Liaise with regulatory bodies such as DGH and MoPNG to secure timely approvals and manage reporting obligations.
• Lead the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, permits, consents, and compliance reports.
• Support cross-functional teams in complying with contractual and statutory obligations under PSCs and RSA
• Support in audits, hearings, or inquiries initiated by regulators and ensure prompt and compliant responses.
• Take legal advice on all such relevant statutory and regulatory matters where interpretation issue arises with regulators.
• Maintain compliance calendar and ensure records and documentation in alignment with corporate governance practices.

Skills Required :

• In-depth knowledge of upstream O&G regulations
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical and risk assessment capability
• Ability to analyse legal and regulatory risks and offer practical business-aligned solutions.

Qualification & Experience :

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in law, CA/ICWA, Engineering, or related field.
• 10–12 years of experience in regulatory and compliance roles, preferably in the upstream oil & gas sector.
• Strong understanding of Indian petroleum laws, environmental legislation, and regulatory processes.
• Experience in dealing with government agencies and statutory bodies.

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