Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world's largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, steadfast innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.
At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of championing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.
This is a role within the Castrol organisation, and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.
The Senior Licensing Advisor is responsible for partnering within the business to provide compliance services. The Advisor will also assist with procuring, renewing all business-related licenses for retail sites, to include management of licenses on company software and data bases. The Advisor will assist with the compliance of zoning laws and will assist with the management of regulatory enforcement actions, payments and store communications. The advisor will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure timely license renewals.
Senior licensing advisor is also responsible to manage complex licensing across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and timely resolution. Partner with the USbased Licensing Manager to deliver special projects and support crossbusiness priorities. Support training, onboarding, and operational setup of the Licensing team in Pune, building capability and consistency. Lead the implementation and rollout of the Avalara system across businesses, including system configuration, process alignment, and adoption support.
Shift timings: 3 PM to 12 AM (IST)
What You Will Deliver
- Track licenses for renewal deadlines to ensure timely renewals by mail, email or in person.
- Make timely check requests or online payments for licensing and renewals.
- Obtain all necessary documentation necessary for timely license renewals from various parts of the business.
- Engage with various entity corporate officers for signatures on licensing documents.
- Communicate with the business on new sites, construction and remodels, which may require additional or new licenses.
- Act as point of contact for stores with licensing requests or license copies.
- Engage with the Bp fuel teams reporting which may have an impact on licensing renewals.
- Maintain a database of licensing restrictions, sales hours and bans (i.e. flavored tobacco, single alcohol sales) by store or jurisdiction.
- Complete reports or other analysis as directed.
- Interact with all internal personnel as well as external agencies in a manner that is consistent with the Company mission, vision, values and diversity statement.
- Assists with ongoing improvement of licensing.
- Address business critical special requests/projects as required.
- Attend project meetings as required.
- Handle complex licensing cases.
- Partner with the US Licensing Manager on special projects.
- Support training and setup of the Pune licensing team.
- Lead Avalara implementation across multiple businesses.
What You Will Need To Be Successful
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or information systems.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant business experience in licensing.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Very analytical and good attention to detail.
You Will Work With
You will be part of a small but agile team responsible for compliance of the company retail sites.
Why join our team
We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
