Licensing Specialist

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Licensing Specialist will be a member of the OVG's in-house legal team, assisting with the management and oversight of Oak View Group’s alcohol license program. The Licensing Specialist will, among other duties, 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 also assist on other (non-alcohol) licenses and registrations, such as business licenses/registrations and health permits. 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 position will report to OVG’s Licensing Manager.

This role pays an annual salary of $70,000 - $80,000.

Benefits for Full-Time Roles: 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 February 5, 2027.

• Assist with the management and oversight of Oak View Group’s alcohol license program.
• Prepare and submit alcohol license applications (including renewals and amendments) to state, city, and county liquor authorities.
• Maintain a database/chart of all licenses and renewal dates.
• Manage relationships 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 the signature process and provide notary services where applicable for governmental submittals.
• Track alcohol license violations.
• Assist with other (non-alcohol) licenses and registrations, such as business licenses/registrations and health permits.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Experience obtaining alcohol licenses and other types of business licenses/registrations/permits.
• Experience in the sports, entertainment, and/or hospitality industry is preferred but is not required.
• Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and efficient.
• Adept at working effectively in a fast-paced, high-activity environment and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistent high-quality work products.
• 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 team members, with little supervision.
• Proficiency in word processing software (e.g., Word, Excel, Workshare Compare, etc.).
• Familiarity with tied house rules is preferred but not required.
• Must exhibit a strong sense of ethics and integrity and have a history of sound judgment.

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.

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.