Licensing Specialist

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function :

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations!

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030 : Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture

About the Role :

Diageo operates across various states, counties, and municipalities, requiring a diverse range of licenses depending on our presence in each state. The Licensing Specialist is responsible for maintaining our large portfolio of licenses—both in states where we have distilleries / breweries and in states where we act as an out-of-state supplier! Additionally, this role involves maintaining bonds and tradenames in these states and keeping corporate officers' information up to date when changes occur. The Licensing Specialist serves as the primary contact for licensing communications from the states and forwards any tax-related, legal or other official correspondence to the appropriate internal partners. It is preferred that this individual be a notary public in their state of residence (not required upon hire but must obtain certification after assuming the role).

Role Responsibilities

License Management :

Act decisively to ensure compliance with state business licensing regulations through timely application, renewal, and accurate recording.

Maintain up-to-date license schedule with no lapses in coverage.

Regulatory Compliance :

Conduct evaluations and examinations of records to verify information for complex cases.

Expert in interpreting state and local regulations and contrasting them with federal requirements.

Continuously monitor and advise on new regulatory requirements due to changes in law or business operations, anticipate trends, and adapt quickly.

Communication :

Primary contact for licensing communications from state authorities.

Main point-of-contact for tax-related or other official communications from states and promptly involving the appropriate internal stakeholders.

Professional interaction with government officials as well as key internal stakeholders.

Expertise in preparing documentation and paperwork with clear communication.

Collaboration with Regulatory and Legal teams, brand registration specialists, logistics and sales managers, and state excise analysts.

Compliance Advisory :

Provide interpretation of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding licensing and permit issues.

Manage impacts on licenses due to changes in state laws and raise accordingly.

Execute Officer and Director updates as required while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality with personal information.

Advise sites on posting licenses in compliance with regulations.

Provide guidance on standard methodologies for maintaining regulatory compliance across all states.

Handling a wide range of agency activities ensuring accuracy, reliability, or acceptability.

Bond and Tradename Maintenance :

Manage and renew bonds as required by state regulations.

Maintain and update tradenames in compliance with state requirements.

Documentation Management :

Maintain organized files with updated licensing information for various licenses and permits.

Review applications and supporting documentation, including financial information, for adherence to regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement :

Challenge existing processes continuously to ensure consistency and compliance despite changing regulations.

Establishment of best practices and standards in collaboration with team members. Share and champion what works.

Professional Development :

Grow professionally through regular updates / training ensuring knowledge remains current within industry standards.

Qualifications and Experience :

Must have at least 5+ years of licensing experience.

Thorough understanding of beverage alcohol laws, procedures, and documentation requirements, including familiarity with Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Knowledge regarding interrelationship of licenses with brand registration and state excise taxes.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance priorities and work under pressure.

Comfortable working with executives to acquire necessary documentation and ensure timely processing.

Trained paralegal preferred.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with internal partners, government agencies, and third-party vendors.

Proficiency in MS Office and comfort with variety of online licensing systems.

Bachelor's degree in legal studies, finance, business compliance or a related field.

The ideal candidate should have meticulous attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills for collaborative work, the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks simultaneously, flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and be proactive.

Flexible Working Statement :

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Diversity statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type : Worker Type :

Primary Location :

Primary Location :

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

Job Posting Start Date :

Salary Range :

Minimum Salary :

$67725

Job Description : Licensing Specialist

About Us :

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function :

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations!

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030 : Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture

About the Role :

Diageo operates across various states, counties, and municipalities, requiring a diverse range of licenses depending on our presence in each state. The Licensing Specialist is responsible for maintaining our large portfolio of licenses—both in states where we have distilleries / breweries and in states where we act as an out-of-state supplier! Additionally, this role involves maintaining bonds and tradenames in these states and keeping corporate officers' information up to date when changes occur. The Licensing Specialist serves as the primary contact for licensing communications from the states and forwards any tax-related, legal or other official correspondence to the appropriate internal partners. It is preferred that this individual be a notary public in their state of residence (not required upon hire but must obtain certification after assuming the role).

Role Responsibilities

License Management :

Act decisively to ensure compliance with state business licensing regulations through timely application, renewal, and accurate recording.

Maintain up-to-date license schedule with no lapses in coverage.

Regulatory Compliance :

Conduct evaluations and examinations of records to verify information for complex cases.

Expert in interpreting state and local regulations and contrasting them with federal requirements.

Continuously monitor and advise on new regulatory requirements due to changes in law or business operations, anticipate trends, and adapt quickly.

Communication :

Primary contact for licensing communications from state authorities.

Main point-of-contact for tax-related or other official communications from states and promptly involving the appropriate internal stakeholders.

Professional interaction with government officials as well as key internal stakeholders.

Expertise in preparing documentation and paperwork with clear communication.

Collaboration with Regulatory and Legal teams, brand registration specialists, logistics and sales managers, and state excise analysts.

Compliance Advisory :

Provide interpretation of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding licensing and permit issues.

Manage impacts on licenses due to changes in state laws and raise accordingly.

Execute Officer and Director updates as required while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality with personal information.

Advise sites on posting licenses in compliance with regulations.

Provide guidance on standard methodologies for maintaining regulatory compliance across all states.

Handling a wide range of agency activities ensuring accuracy, reliability, or acceptability.

Bond and Tradename Maintenance :

Manage and renew bonds as required by state regulations.

Maintain and update tradenames in compliance with state requirements.

Documentation Management :

Maintain organized files with updated licensing information for various licenses and permits.

Review applications and supporting documentation, including financial information, for adherence to regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement :

Challenge existing processes continuously to ensure consistency and compliance despite changing regulations.

Establishment of best practices and standards in collaboration with team members. Share and champion what works.

Professional Development :

Grow professionally through regular updates / training ensuring knowledge remains current within industry standards.

Qualifications and Experience :

Must have at least 5+ years of licensing experience.

Thorough understanding of beverage alcohol laws, procedures, and documentation requirements, including familiarity with Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Knowledge regarding interrelationship of licenses with brand registration and state excise taxes.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance priorities and work under pressure.

Comfortable working with executives to acquire necessary documentation and ensure timely processing.

Trained paralegal preferred.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with internal partners, government agencies, and third-party vendors.

Proficiency in MS Office and comfort with variety of online licensing systems.

Bachelor's degree in legal studies, finance, business compliance or a related field.

The ideal candidate should have meticulous attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills for collaborative work, the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks simultaneously, flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and be proactive.

Flexible Working Statement :

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Diversity statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type : Worker Type :

Primary Location :

Plainfield Tech Centre

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-06-20

Salary Range : Minimum Salary :

$67725

Maximum Salary : $112875

At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits / perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role's primary location.

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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