Licensing Specialist
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Corporate Team as a Legal Support Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven transactional/finance environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
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
GT 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.