Licensing Specialist I

Job Description

• Prepare, manage and submit applications to various tribal and commercial gaming authorities in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Act as a liaison to gaming authorities, tribes, gaming regulators and outside counsel as may be necessary; respond to requests from gaming authorities in a courteous and professional manner.
• Monitor license issuance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Engage in various methods of research, both internal and external, related to regulatory compliance.
• Respond to and coordinate complex document requests and requests for production in connection with application investigations in a timely manner adhering to deadlines and regulatory rules and procedures.
• Maintain, monitor and update licensing/compliance procedures in all jurisdictions and communicate jurisdictional requirements with gaming authorities; communicate changes/updates to regulations to other team members within the licensing compliance department and management.
• Manage database and other means of tracking for Company, executive, and staff licensing.
• Provide consistent and thorough follow-up with employees and gaming authorities.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding employee information and Company activities.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Associates Degree or degree from ABA accredited program preferred; or equivalent work experience
• 1 or more years’ experience with gaming company or 1 or more years’ experience in legal/law field preferred.
• Background in finance or accounting preferred
• Notary Public preferred, must be willing to become a Notary Public at Company’s expense

• Thorough understanding of legal terminology
• Must have comprehensive understanding of gaming regulations and Indian Compacts and Indian Gaming regulations.
• Must have in-depth knowledge and advanced proficiency with 1) Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel, and Outlook; 2) Adobe Professional Document Software
• Must have excellent organizational skills; excellent phone and customer service skills and ability to cold call new regulatory jurisdictions
• Must be able to work with a sense of urgency
• Aptitude for problem solving and finding alternative solutions
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and excellent proof-reading skills
• Strong Internet and court research skills
• Ability to work independently but within a team environment and be accountable for work and work product
• Ability to multi-task, monitor and meet regulatory deadlines, ensuring accuracy while managing multiple projects and prioritizing work load
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Able to become proficient in ArdentSky and other internal software/system programs or applications
• Ability to maintain database, extract, query and prepare reports
• Effective and consistent communication methods and interpersonal skills in order to interact with all levels of management, employees, and gaming authorities. 
• MS office suite: Excel, Word, Outlook