Greenberg Traurig

Senior Licensing Specialist

Greenberg Traurig • $70K — $95K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Law, Business, or related field preferred
  • Proven experience as a Licensing Specialist or similar role in a law firm or legal department
  • In-depth knowledge of intellectual property laws and licensing regulations
  • Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, with solid negotiation abilities
  • High attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough research on multistate financial services licensing requirements
  • Collaborate with attorneys to develop effective regulatory strategies
  • Provide strategic advice to clients on licensing opportunities and risk mitigation
  • Prepare and submit accurate licensing applications
  • Coordinate with authorities to streamline the licensing process
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client licensing matters
  • Develop processes to manage renewals, amendments, and terminations

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and ongoing training
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Access to diverse and challenging projects
  • Potential for advancement within the organization
  • Supportive atmosphere for delivering exceptional client service
Full Job Description
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, experience conducting research on lending and money transmission licensing requirements and regulations is preferred.
  • 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
  • Coordinates with relevant authorities to streamline the application process and addresses 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
  • Assists with other department activities as needed and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned


Qualifications

Skills & Competencies
  • Provides outstanding client service, meets high quality standards for services, and meets or exceeds client expectations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), with strong negotiation abilities, including solid composition, research, and editing skills
  • High attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and manage time effectively
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives
  • Analytical with strong problem-solving skills; takes initiative, uses good judgment, and demonstrates excellent follow-up
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional, collaborative team


Education & Prior Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Law, Business, or related field preferred
  • Proven experience as a Licensing Specialist or similar role in a law firm or legal department
  • In-depth knowledge of intellectual property laws and licensing regulations
  • Advanced degree or certification in Intellectual Property Law is a plus
  • Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly


Technology
  • Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly


About Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig is a global law firm with approximately 2200 attorneys and governmental affairs professionals in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm was founded in Miami, Florida in 1967 by Larry J. Hoffman, Mel Greenberg and Robert H. Traurig. The firm has a broad range of practice areas, including corporate and securities, real estate, litigation, and tax. Greenberg Traurig is known for its work in the entertainment industry, and has represented clients such as Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, and Madonna. The firm has also been involved in high-profile cases, such as the defense of former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling.
Learn more about Greenberg Traurig
Size
2,200 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
* Ladders Estimates

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