Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Senior Licensing Specialist (Retail, Alcohol & Business Licensing)

Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience managing multi-jurisdiction licensing for a national retailer or quick-service business.
  • In-depth knowledge of high-risk licensing areas, like Alcoholic Beverage Control and Health Department permits.
  • Skilled in interpreting legal texts and translating them into effective business practices.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the full licensing process from application to compliance record management.
  • Experience handling regulatory requirements across various states and local jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to deadlines and standards.
  • Strong attention to detail, with a proactive approach to identifying potential compliance issues.
  • Willingness to travel to various client sites as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret complex regulatory requirements related to high-risk licensing.
  • Guide best practices for obtaining and maintaining necessary permits.
  • Build scalable processes that support national operations in compliance with laws.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure operational alignment with licensing needs.
  • Monitor changes in licensing laws and advise the organization on necessary adjustments.
  • Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks associated with compliance issues.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for candidates outside the Chesapeake, VA area.
  • Opportunity for onsite work in a collaborative environment.
Full Job Description


Job Description

As the project's licensing authority, you'll interpret complex regulatory requirements, guide best practices for high-risk licensing-including alcohol and health permits-and help build compliant, scalable processes that support operations across the country.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a licensing expert who thrives on navigating complex regulatory environments. The ideal candidate will have:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience managing multi-jurisdiction business license and permit renewals for a large national retailer, restaurant, or quick-service organization.
  • Deep expertise with high-risk licensing, including Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), Health Department permits, Hazardous Materials, and other complex regulatory requirements.
  • A proven ability to interpret statutes, municipal codes, and regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, practical business processes.
  • Strong knowledge of the full licensing lifecycle-from new applications and renewals through approvals, closeout, and record retention.
  • Experience managing licensing across multiple states and local jurisdictions, balancing competing deadlines while maintaining compliance.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify compliance risks before they become business issues.
  • Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
  • Ability to work onsite in Chesapeake, VA. Candidates located outside the area are welcome to apply-relocation assistance is available.
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About Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP is a law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1924 and has grown to become one of the largest law firms in the United States, with over 500 attorneys in offices across the country. Sutherland provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, and technology. The firm is known for its expertise in tax law, and has been recognized as a leading tax practice by various legal publications.
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