Legal Specialist, Renewal Team
JOB TITLE: Legal Specialist
JOB OVERVIEW:
This position will be responsible for the following activities within an approximate 10-12 state region:
tracking, completing, and submitting license renewals; resolving administrative violations; maintaining regulatory compliance, inclusive of manager/licensee registrations and compliance research; and completing special projects as directed. The Legal Specialist will maintain active communications with their Manager, fellow colleagues, and key personnel within the Law and Development Departments, all levels of Operations, and additional personnel within the Restaurant Support Center (RSC).
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.
- Coordinate 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
- Ability to use sound judgement to make accurate, efficient decisions and escalate when needed
-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
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