Associate Director - Corporate Relations (Government Affairs)

Position: Associate Director - Corporate Relations (Government Affairs)
Exp: 12+ Years
Working Mode: Work from Office, 5 Days
Location: Sec 64, Noida

Job Summary:

We are seeking a high-impact, strategic leader to drive government affairs, and policy
advocacy for Attero. This role goes beyond traditional stakeholder management and
focuses on developing good relationships with the government and relevant ministries
and departments, shaping regulatory frameworks, unlocking new business
opportunities through the networks which develop, and positioning Attero as a thought
leader in the global circular economy and critical materials ecosystem.

The Associate Director will work closely with the head of strategic initiatives and the
leadership to influence national and international policy, enable market creation (EPR,
recycling mandates, critical minerals strategy), and build long-term partnerships across
government, industry, and multilateral institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Government Relations & Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
  
  
  
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    Build and manage high-trust relationships with key stakeholders across: 

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    Central ministries (MoEFCC, MeitY, Ministry of Mines, MHI, NITI Aayog, etc.) 

    
    
  
  
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    State governments and pollution control boards 

    
    
  
  
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    Industry associations and associated institutions

    
    
  
  
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    Multilateral agencies and international bodies 

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    Act as a strategic interface between Attero and policymakers, not just a relationship manager 

    
    
  
  
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    Shape government thinking on e-waste, battery recycling, critical materials, and circular economy 

    
    
  
  
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    Represent Attero in high-impact forums, policy consultations, and industry bodies 

    
    
  
  
  
  2. Policy Advocacy & Market Shaping
  
  
  
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    Lead the design and execution of policy advocacy strategies that directly unlock revenue, funding and growth opportunities 

    
    
  
  
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    Drive engagement on: 

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    EPR frameworks (design, pricing, enforcement) 

    
    
  
  
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    Battery recycling regulations 

    
    
  
  
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    Critical minerals and supply chain resilience 

    
    
  
  
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    Urban mining and circular economy policies 

    
    
  
  
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    Influence the development of PLI, VGF, Grants, and other funding schemes

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    Develop white papers, concept notes, regulatory submissions, and consultation responses 

    
    
  
  
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    Anticipate regulatory shifts and proactively position Attero ahead of the curve 

    
    
  
  
  
  3. Strategic Initiatives & New Market Development
  
  
  
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    Identify and drive policy-led business opportunities (e.g., national collection frameworks, incentive schemes, subsidies) 

    
    
  
  
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    Work on cross-sector initiatives such as: 

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    Urban mining infrastructure 

    
    
  
  
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    National e-waste collection systems 

    
    
  
  
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    Circular economy financing mechanisms 

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    Partner with consulting firms, think tanks, and global organizations to co-create initiatives 

    
    
  
  
  
  4. Grants, Incentives & Institutional Funding
  
  
  
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    Identify and secure: 

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    Government incentives (PLI, subsidies, state incentives) 

    
    
  
  
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    Multilateral and climate-linked funding opportunities 

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    Lead end-to-end execution: 

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    Opportunity identification 

    
    
  
  
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    Proposal development 

    
    
  
  
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    Stakeholder engagement 

    
    
  
  
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    Compliance and reporting 

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    Align funding strategies with Attero’s capex, R&D, and expansion roadmap 

    
    
  
  
  
  5. Cross-Functional Leadership & Internal Alignment
  
  
  
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    Act as a bridge between policy and business teams (recycling, EPR, ITAD, metals, operations, R&D, finance) 

    
    
  
  
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    Translate regulatory developments into clear business implications and action plans 

    
    
  
  
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    Advise leadership on risk, opportunity, and strategic positioning 

    
    
  
  
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    Build internal capability through structured updates and training on policy developments 

    
    
  
  
  
  6. Thought Leadership & Industry Positioning
  
  
  
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    Position Attero as a global leader in recycling and critical materials 

    
    
  
  
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    Drive participation in: 

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    Global forums (WEF-type engagements, sustainability platforms) 

    
    
  
  
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    Industry associations and policy councils 

    
    
  
  
  
  
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    Contribute to public narratives on sustainability, circular economy, and resource security 

    
    
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s/Master’s in Public Policy, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred) 

  
  


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  10-12 years of experience in government affairs, policy, consulting, or regulatory strategy 

  
  


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  Experience in sectors such as: 

  
  




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  Sustainability / Circular Economy 

  
  


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  Energy / EV / Batteries 

  
  


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  Metals / Mining / Materials 

  
  


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  Technology or manufacturing policy 

  
  




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  Demonstrated ability to influence policy outcomes or regulatory frameworks 

  
  


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  Experience working with government, consulting firms, or industry bodies 

  
  


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  Demonstrated relationships with senior government officials including Ministers, Secretaries, Joint Secretaries 

  
  


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  Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

  
  


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  Experience in securing and managing grants for technology and sustainability initiatives is highly desirable.

  
  


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  Willingness to travel as needed.

  
  

Skills and Competencies:

Strategic & Systems Thinking

Ability to connect policy, business models, and long-term industry evolution

Policy Influence & Advocacy

Strong capability to shape narratives, draft frameworks, and influence decision-makers

Relationship Capital

Deep network-building skills across government, industry, and institutions

Business Acumen

Understanding of how policy translates into revenue, cost, and competitive advantage. Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

Execution Excellence

Ability to move from concept → policy → implementation → business impact

Communication & Storytelling

Exceptional ability to simplify complex regulatory and technical concepts into compelling narratives. Demonstrated the same by authoring op-eds on printed editions, or on social media. 

Company Overview: 

Attero is a pioneer in urban mining, dedicated to building regenerative value chains through advanced material innovation. Headquartered in Noida, India, with a state-of-the-art recycling facility in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Attero efficiently extracts high-purity metals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, titanium, gold, copper, palladium, and more from end-of-life electronics and lithium-ion batteries using deep-tech solutions. Backed by over 45 granted global patents, Attero’s cutting-edge technologies ensure efficient resource recovery and environmental sustainability.Beyond recycling, Attero drives impact through:

• Selsmart: India’s largest customer takeback platform, enabling individuals to sell their old appliances and encouraging responsible practices.


• MetalMandi: A tech-enabled marketplace that streamlines metal scrap trading and formalizes the informal recycling sector.


• Green Metals: Supplying sustainably recovered metals to global industries, reducing dependence on virgin resources and supporting a circular economy.

The company is expanding its operations across the US and Europe while strengthening its presence in India. Attero seeks individuals who take ownership, collaborate seamlessly, bring fresh perspectives, and embrace challenges to drive transformative progress. The work culture fosters innovation, accountability, and a solution-oriented mindset, aligning with the company’s vision of creating sustainable economic, social, and environmental impact.