Senior Licensing Specialist

Position Summary

The Licensing Specialist will play a crucial role in managing multistate financial services licensing projects and facilitating the licensing process for clients. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional client service and is relied upon for thorough, accurate, and timely information regarding consumer financial regulatory services to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough research on financial services licensing requirements and regulations relevant to clients’ industries
• Collaborates with attorneys and clients to develop effective licensing and regulatory strategies
• Provides strategic advice on optimizing licensing opportunities and mitigating potential risks
• Prepares, reviews, and submits licensing applications, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Captures, coordinates, and manages the application process, addressing any inquiries
• Serves as the primary point of contact for clients regarding licensing matters
• Informs clients of their licensing application status and provides timely updates
• Develops and implements processes to track and manage renewals, amendments, and terminations
• Maintains and files accurate and organized records, submissions, and correspondences for all licensing-related documents
• Prepares regulatory reports for clients and internal teams as needed
• Maintains relationships with attorneys, as well as state and federal regulators, and responds to regulatory requests in a timely manner
• Affords assistance with other department activities as needed and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Provides outstanding client service, meets high quality standards for services, and meets or exceeds client expectations
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), with strong negotiation abilities, including solid composition, research, and editing skills
• Displays high attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and manage time effectively
• Works under pressure to meet strict deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives
• Is analytical with strong problem-solving skills; takes initiative, uses good judgment, and demonstrates excellent follow-up
• Has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Law, Business, or related field preferred
• Has proven experience as a Licensing Specialist or similar role in a law firm or legal department
• Has in-depth knowledge of intellectual property laws and licensing regulations
• Advanced degree or certification in Intellectual Property Law is a plus
• Displays computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Shows exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Pay

Competitive compensation is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Technology

Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Greenberg Traurig is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.