Goverment Affairs Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for a highly strategic and well-connected Corporate Governance & Affairs Manager to lead our corporate relations and reputation management initiatives. In this leadership role, you will be the key bridge between our company and external stakeholders—including government bodies, regulators, and industry chambers. You will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to mitigate risks, shape public policy responses, and leverage your network to unlock new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder & Government Relations: Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with government agencies, regulators, and key industry bodies.
• Regulatory Coordination: Coordinate comprehensive responses to regulatory inquiries and public policy matters, working seamlessly in collaboration with the Legal and Compliance teams.
• Corporate Communications: Develop and implement effective corporate communication strategies aimed at strengthening brand reputation and fostering public trust.
• Risk Management: Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on reputational risk mitigation, crisis management, and response strategies.
• Business Development Support: Cultivate and expand relationships with other corporations, chambers of commerce, and professional associations to identify and drive new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of proven experience in Corporate Affairs, Government Relations (GR), Public Affairs, or Corporate Communications, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Established network and proven track record of successfully engaging with government agencies, regulators, chambers of commerce, and industry associations in Thailand.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect public affairs and corporate governance initiatives to tangible business opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in handling corporate crises, reputational risk mitigation, and advising C-level executives.
• Exceptional ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, particularly Legal, Compliance, and Commercial teams.
• Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Native-level proficiency in Thai and excellent command of spoken and written English.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ), mature, highly diplomatic, persuasive, and capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Remark: This position requires a criminal record information check when consideration for employment to ensure safety and maintain standards of the organization.