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

Sutherland•Chesapeake, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Sutherland is looking to add a skilled Senior Retail Licensing & Regulatory Specialist to support a discount retail program! This role serves as the definitive Retail Compliance Authority for the project. This position is responsible for mapping complex, multi-jurisdictional licensing requirements—particularly those with high risk (Alcohol, Health)—to ensure the new application and outsourced process are legally sound and risk-mitigated.

Requirements

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.
Must be open to travel to/from client site(s) as needed

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will be located in/near the Chesapeake, VA

Responsibilities

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).
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 system's workflow logic.
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.
Act as the Tier 3 expert for all complex jurisdictional compliance questions during the design, configuration, and pilot phases.
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.