Licensing Specialist

Posted 21hrs ago

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Licensing Specialist managing multistate financial services licensing projects for clients at a global law firm. Collaborating with attorneys and clients, ensuring compliance with regulations and exceptional client service.

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

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Experience using firm-approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support professional and managerial work, applying judgment to validate outputs and maintain accountability for final deliverables
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional, collaborative team

Benefits:

  • competitive compensation
  • excellent benefits package
  • opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment