Licensing Manager & Corporate Paralegal

About the Role

The Licensing Manager & Corporate Paralegal manages all licensing, permitting, and regulatory compliance activities for corporately owned Twin Peaks Restaurants and provides corporate legal support. This role serves as a key liaison between the company, regulatory agencies, cities, counties, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders, supporting new store development, ongoing compliance, and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
  • Oversee all licensing and permitting requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including alcohol licenses, health permits, business licenses, and alarm permits.
  • Manage the application, renewal, transfer, and manager change processes for all licenses and permits, including those required for special events.
  • Maintain accurate records and tracking systems for all licenses and expiration dates.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies regarding licensing and permitting issues.
• Alcohol Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with all alcohol-related regulations and licensing requirements.
  • Partner with Operations and HR to support responsible alcohol service standards.
  • Support investigations and documentation related to alcohol compliance issues.
  • Monitor licensing requirements and regulatory developments across applicable jurisdictions to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Corporate Legal Support
  • Support organization of franchise agreements, vendor contracts, leases, and other legal documentation.
  • Maintain corporate records, filings, and governance documentation.
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel on legal matters and projects.
  • Track and manage all requests for video surveillance footage.
  • Coordinate with third-party administrators to collect claim-related information.
  • File annual reports in applicable jurisdictions.
• Compliance & Documentation Management
  • Maintain organized and up-to-date legal and licensing records.
  • Develop and implement compliance tracking systems and reporting tools.
  • Ensure documentation is audit-ready and accessible.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Operations, HR, Development, and Finance to ensure alignment on compliance with alcohol and other licensing requirements.
  • Provide guidance to internal teams on licensing and regulatory requirements.
  • Support training initiatives related to compliance and legal processes.
  • Manage licensing and permitting timelines for new restaurant openings.
  • Partner with Development, Real Estate, and Construction teams to ensure all permits are secured prior to opening.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certification or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• 5–8+ years of experience in licensing, regulatory compliance, or corporate legal support.
• Experience in restaurants, hospitality, or multi-unit environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of alcohol licensing and regulatory requirements.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and licensing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Problem-solving and process-oriented mindset.

Reports to: General Counsel.