Senior Retail Licensing & Regulatory Specialist | Chesapeake, VA | Onsite | Relocation Assistance Available

Sutherland is looking to add a skilled Senior Retail Licensing & Regulatory Specialist to support a discount retail program! If you have 5 years of direct experience managing multi-jurisdiction license and permit renewals for a large national retailer restaurant or quick-service chain - we want to hear from you! 

This role serves as the definitive Retail Compliance Authority for the project. This position is responsible for mapping complex multi-jurisdictional licensing requirementsparticularly those with high risk (Alcohol Health)to ensure the new application and outsourced process are legally sound and risk-mitigated.

Responsibilities:

Rule Definition & Documentation: Define document and categorize all mandatory license renewal criteria supporting documents lead times and required fees for the high-volume/high-risk retail license portfolio (e.g. ABC Health Tobacco Fire Propane).

Dependency Mapping: Create a definitive map of all inter-license dependencies (e.g. Business License must be active for Health renewal; Health must be active for ABC renewal) to inform the systems workflow logic. 

Jurisdictional Variability: Identify and document key variances in renewal processes across different states and municipalities focusing on areas requiring unique forms affidavits or public notice/hearing requirements. 

 Compliance Escalation: Act as the Tier 3 expert for all complex jurisdictional compliance questions during the design configuration and pilot phases.

Knowledge Transfer: Serve as the primary instructor to train the Offshore Process Transition Lead and the Platform Configuration Specialist on the core licensing process and critical non-compliance risks.

Qualifications :

• 5 years of direct experience managing multi-jurisdiction license and permit renewals for a large national retailer restaurant or quick-service chain.
• Expert knowledge of Complex license renewals (Alcoholic Beverage Control/ABC Health Department Permits Hazardous Materials).
• Proven ability to interpret and document complex regulatory text (statutes municipal codes) into clear actionable business rules. * Strong grasp of the license renewal lifecycle from application to closeout and archival.
• Ideal candidate will be located in/near the Chesapeake VA - relocation assistance will be available for those willing to fully relocate to Chesapeake VA.
• Must be open to travel to/from client site(s) as needed

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time