Details of the Organization

Born in Bengaluru in 2015, Licious was founded by passionate foodies and friends, Abhay Hanjura and Vivek Gupta. Today, we’re proud to be India’s leading D2C food-tech brand, serving over 32 lakh delighted customers across 20 cities with the freshest meat and seafood. We’re more than just a food brand—we’re a movement redefining how India experiences meat.

Details of the Job/Internship

Licious is hiring for the position of Associate Director - Liasioning and Licensing with 10-15 years of experience to join their office in Bengaluru. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead licensing and regulatory approvals for all operations in Karnataka, including FSSAI, Labour, Pollution Control, Fire & Safety, Legal Metrology, BBMP, APMC, Excise (as applicable), and more.
• Own end-to-end compliance management—from acquisition and renewal to tracking and documentation—for all licenses tied to physical infrastructure including retail outlets, warehouses, and logistics hubs.
• Act as the senior liaison with local and state authorities, including municipal bodies, food safety officers, law enforcement, and regulatory departments.
• Provide strategic insights to leadership on Karnataka’s regulatory landscape, helping assess expansion feasibility and compliance risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments in the state, proactively assessing their business implications.
• Handle regulatory escalations, inspections, audits, and ensure timely resolution of any compliance issues.
• Build and manage a strong network of consultants, legal advisors, and compliance teams across Karnataka’s districts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Legal, Business Development, Operations, Projects, Supply Chain, and Customer Experience—to ensure licenses are secured in line with launch timelines.
• Represent Licious at industry associations and government forums to maintain brand reputation and influence policy positively.

Eligibility

• 10–15 years of experience in licensing, liaisoning, or regulatory affairs, with substantial engagement with state and local authorities.
• Deep knowledge of government regulations impacting the food, retail, FMCG, and QSR sectors.
• A strong network within FSSAI, BBMP, labour departments, pollution boards, and other key regulatory bodies in Karnataka.
• Proven success in managing multi-location expansion and end-to-end compliance across the state.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence leadership and navigate cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Business or a related field. Advanced certifications in regulatory affairs or compliance are a plus.
• Multilingual fluency, with proficiency in Kannada being a significant advantage.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Application and Registration Details

After you submit your application, you will receive the next steps in the process via email. Please follow the instructions provided to complete your application.

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