Licensing Specialist

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

The Licensing Specialist will be a member of the OVG360 in-house legal team, responsible for management and oversight of Oak View Group’s alcohol license program.  The Licensing Specialist will report to the OVG360 Licensing Manager and, indirectly, to the OVG360 General Counsel.  Duties will include, among others, 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 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 role pays a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000

For FT roles: Benefits: 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 April 18, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Oak View Group 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
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Experience obtaining and renewing alcohol licenses
• 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

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.