Licensing Specialist

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial Services Licensing ResearchLicensing Application PreparationRegulatory ReportingProcess Development for RenewalsRecord Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationIndependenceAttention to Detail

Certifications

Advanced Degree in Intellectual Property Law