Paralegal

Elior; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

UNUM benefits

Job summary

Elior seeks a Licensing Paralegal to support the Legal & Risk team in Minneapolis. You will manage state, local, and regulatory licensing, file applications, renewals, and amendments, and ensure compliance across operations.

You’ll partner with internal teams, outside counsel, and agencies, updating procedures while training operations on licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience in regulatory or licensing roles.
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage alcohol and tobacco licenses across jurisdictions.
• Prepare and file applications, renewals, transfers, and amendments.
• Maintain licensing records and tracking system.
• Research licensing laws and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel.
• Provide licensing guidance to onsite leadership.
• Coordinate fingerprinting and background checks for officers.
• Develop licensing procedures and training for operations.

Skills

Regulatory licensing experience

Legal research

Multitasking

Independent / collaborative work

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We’re looking for a Licensing Paralegal to join our Legal & Risk team. This role will support the Associate General Counsel and play a key role in managing alcohol and tobacco licensing requirements across our operations.

You’ll manage licensing activities from application through renewal, maintain licensing records and processes, research regulatory requirements, and partner with teams across the organization to help ensure compliance. You’ll also work with outside counsel and regulatory agencies and support broader Legal & Risk initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage state, county, and local alcohol and tobacco licenses across multiple jurisdictions
• Prepare and file license applications, renewals, surrenders, transfers, and amendments
• Manage licensing updates related to officer changes, new and existing locations, and legal or assumed name changes
• Research and interpret applicable licensing laws, regulations, and requirements
• Provide licensing guidance to onsite teams and leadership
• Create, maintain, and update licensing procedures, guidance documents, and supporting materials
• Develop and maintain a license tracking system to monitor licensing activity and requirements
• Coordinate fingerprinting and background requirements for officers and managers
• Develop and provide alcohol and tobacco training for operations teams
• Partner with internal teams, outside counsel, and regulatory agencies to address licensing needs
• Support Legal & Risk projects and other department initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of legal experience in a regulatory or licensing capacity
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex projects
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with database development and testing

  Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience managing alcohol and tobacco licenses within the food service industry
  • Experience working across multiple jurisdictions
  • Ability to take initiative while collaborating effectively with others

  Compensation

  • $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

  Where you will be working

  This position is based at Elior’s Minneapolis, MN office. In office three days in office and two days remote.

  Office Location:

  1515 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55113

  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity