Licensing Paralegal

PF Changs China Bistro • Scottsdale, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

P.F. Chang’s is seeking an experienced Licensing Paralegal to join its Legal team at the Global Support Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The position primarily works from the office, and candidates must currently reside in the greater Phoenix area within a reasonable commuting distance.

The Licensing Paralegal coordinates licensing activities and deliverables across Operations, Marketing, Legal, and Finance. The role handles licensing documents and schedules, responds to government notices and inquiries, addresses compliance issues, and helps obtain licenses and permits. It also documents and works to resolve licensing incidents or violations, monitors regulatory changes, and supports improvements to licensing templates, policies, processes, and best practices. Other legal tasks and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience processing licenses, including liquor licenses, and handling licensing matters.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal licensing and compliance regulations and laws, including experience researching rules and regulations.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn new software as the business develops.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multi-unit, multi-state restaurant or hospitality organizations.
• Experience with Avalara.
• Paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

• Project-manage licensing activities and deliverables across Operations, Marketing, Legal, and Finance, including submitting licensing documents and managing associated schedules and milestones.
• Respond promptly to government notices and inquiries concerning compliance issues, new licenses or permits, audit requests, and related matters.
• Report and document licensing or compliance incidents and violations, and take necessary action to resolve them.
• Stay informed about changes to licensing and compliance regulations.
• Research, recommend, and support implementation of updates to licensing document templates, best practices, policies, and processes.
• Complete other legal tasks and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• 20 days per calendar year of paid vacation and sick time for full-time Global Support Center team members, prorated for new hires.
• 12 company-selected paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Annual bonuses based on company performance.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related programs.
• Preloaded Lucky Cat Meal Card for use at corporate-owned P.F. Chang’s locations.
• Employee discounts.
• Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund for qualifying team members experiencing hardships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time