Were looking for a seasoned professional to lead Liaisoning and Licensing operations, driving critical regulatory clearances that power our offline stores, processing units, warehouses, and retail expansion.

This is a high-impact leadership role, perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations, government affairs, and compliance strate.

Youll be the go-to expert for local regulatory navigation, a trusted partner to authorities, and a key enabler of business continuity and expansion.

What makes the role :

- Lead all licensing and regulatory approvals required for operations in Karnatakaincluding FSSAI, Labour, Pollution Control, Fire & Safety, Legal Metrology, BBMP, APMC, Excise (where applicable), and.
- more.

- Own end-to-end processes for acquiring, renewing, and managing statutory licences across all physical infrastructureretail stores, warehouses, and logistics hubs.

- Act as a senior liaison with local municipal bodies, law enforcement, state regulatory departments, food safety officers, and industry association.

- Provide strategic advice to the leadership team on Karnataka-specific regulatory landscapes and expansion feasible.

- Proactively monitor changes in state regulations and assess their business impact.

- Handle regulatory escalations, inspections, audits, and ensure timely closure of any compliance issues.

- Build and manage a network of external consultants, legal advisors, and compliance support teams across districts in Karnataka.

- Support cross-functional teams (BD, Legal, Ops, Projects, Supply Chain, CX) in ensuring licenses are aligned with timelines and launch goals.

- Represent in relevant government and industry forums to positively influence policy and maintain brand reputation.

We hope that you :

- 1015 years of experience in licensing, liaisoning, or regulatory affairs, with significant exposure to state authorities.

- Deep expertise in navigating government regulations relevant to food, retail, FMCG, and QSR sectors.

- Strong network within municipal bodies, FSSAI officials, BBMP, local labour departments, and other authorities.

- Demonstrated success in enabling multi-location expansion and regulatory compliance across the State.

- Ability to work cross-functionally, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver under tight timelines.

- Bachelors degree in Law, Public Administration, or Business; advanced certifications in compliance/regulatory affairs area plus.

- Multilingual Fluency.

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