Legal Specialist, Renewal Team

Roles And Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate renewal submissions for all alcohol, health, business, tobacco, entertainment, fire, etc. licenses and permits within assigned states, coordinating with internal and external partners as necessary.
• Submit all renewals prior to license due dates.
• Cook up inspections, as required, and follow-up with agencies and restaurants to ensure licenses/permits are issued prior to issuance deadlines.
• Investigate and effectively dispose of administrative violations related to alcohol, health, business, tobacco, fire and entertainment, etc. with an eye toward avoiding suspensions and/or reducing monetary penalties, thereby maintaining the company's brand image and mitigating financial impact.
• Provide ongoing compliance support to restaurants by: identifying and registering managers/licensees; timely responding to Operations inquiries; and, effectively communicating operating requirements (i.e. alcohol certification, employee permits, etc.).
• Participate in government agency audits by compiling materials and negotiating with auditors.
• Maintain research and data contained in shared drives and License Pro data repository.
• Complete special projects as directed by department leadership team.

Required Technical Skills

• Minimum 3 years direct experience interacting with regulatory agencies, with preference to those with experience in alcohol licensing or comparable regulated industries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Required Education

High School Diploma

Other Key Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent prioritization, organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Proven analytical ability to recognize and creatively resolve problems swiftly.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work effectively and professionally with co-workers, restaurant operators, members of other departments and government agencies.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Knowledge, experience, and understanding of the terminology, processes and procedures related to alcohol licensing and compliance or other comparable regulated industry.
• Restaurant operations experience a plus.