Overview

The Licensing Specialist will be a member of the OVG360 in-house legal team, assisting with the management and oversight of Oak View Group’s alcohol license program. The Licensing Specialist will, among other duties, effectively manage all alcohol license needs, including filing applications, renewals and amendments; completing all personal history and corporate organization forms; drafting and preparing (with assistance from OVG lawyers) alcohol license leases and management agreements; liaising with OVG finance and tax personnel to ensure all state taxes are paid as part of the licensing process; and managing outside liquor counsel, as applicable. The Licensing Specialist will also assist on other (non-alcohol) licenses and registrations, such as business licenses/registrations and health permits. The Licensing Specialist will proactively engage and serve as a true strategic partner to the rest of the organization, working together with various department leaders to find creative ways to “say yes” while expertly managing risk. This position will report into OVG’s Licensing Manager.

This role pays an annual salary of $70,000-$80,000

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until January 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and oversight of Oak View Group’s alcohol license program
• Prepare and submit alcohol license applications (including renewals and amendments) to state, city and county liquor authorities
• Maintain database/chart of all licenses and renewal dates
• Manage relationship with outside liquor license attorneys, including review of invoices
• In coordination with OVG lawyers, draft relevant alcohol-related agreements, such as leases, management agreements and interim service agreements
• Liaise with other Oak View Group departments, including the finance and tax groups, to ensure relevant taxes are paid as part of the licensing process
• Assist with signature process, and provide notary services where applicable, for governmental submittals
• Track alcohol license violations
• Assist on other (non-alcohol) licenses and registrations, such as business licenses/registrations and health permits
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Experience obtaining alcohol licenses and other types of business licenses/registrations/permits
• Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and efficient
• Adept at working effectively in a fast-paced, high activity environment, and be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistent high-quality work product
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, dedicated, productive and high-quality legal team
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Strong initiative, including the ability to work independently and engage with remote team members, with little supervision
• Familiarity with word processing software (eg. Word, Excel, Workshare Compare, etc.)
• Familiarity with tied house rules preferred but not required
• Experience in the sports, entertainment and/or hospitality industry preferred but not required
• Candidate must exhibit a strong sense of ethics and integrity, and have a history of sound judgment