Licensing & Government Affairs Offline

We are Licious and we are a Bengaluru based meat and seafood company founded in 2015 by Abhay Hanjura and Vivek Gupta, our founders, foodies and friends. We pride ourselves on being Indias most successful D2C food-tech brand operating in 20 cities across the country delighting over 32 lac customers with our de-licious fresh meat and seafood! Think you have what it takes to be the magic ingredient in the recipe that is Licious? Read on

About the role

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 strategy. 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 meaty?

• Lead all licensing and regulatory approvals required for Licious operations in Karnataka—including 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 infrastructure—retail stores, warehouses, and logistics hubs.
• Act as a senior liaison with local municipal bodies, law enforcement, state regulatory departments, food safety officers, and industry associations.
• Provide strategic advice to the leadership team on Karnataka-specific regulatory landscapes and expansion feasibility.
• 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 Licious in relevant government and industry forums to positively influence policy and maintain brand reputation.