Licensing Coordinator

Join Our Team!

Compensation: $50,000 – $60,000 / year

We are food travel experts, and we are passionate about bringing cool, authentic restaurants to airports that reflect a taste of place! At SSP America, the potential to grow and expand is all around you. If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in Licensing while working with a global travel dining brand that values its employees and offers exciting career growth opportunities, apply today.

As a Licensing Coordinator, you will support the Legal Department by managing licensing activities for airport food and beverage locations across North America. This position is based on-site in our Ashburn, VA Support Center office, where you’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate and timely license processing.

What You'll Do:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of SSP’s business and its licensing environment.
• Track and manage all business, health, liquor, and other permits for airport food and beverage locations.
• Assist in collecting, preparing, and tracking licensing support documentation.
• Prepare applications and disclosure submissions required by federal, state, and local governments.
• Ensure license renewals and applications are accurately and promptly filed.
• Provide status reports on pending licensing matters, advise on next steps, and manage documentation.
• Oversee the execution and retention of licensing documents.
• Conduct due diligence and legal research to support compliance with licensing regulations.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel as needed to ensure cost-effective support.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders and assist the Legal team with other projects as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• High School diploma or certificate required; bachelor’s degree in business, law, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensing professional, ideally in food and beverage, hospitality, or a related industry.
• Corporate legal experience and/or a paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience with licensing software (e.g., LicenseHQ) is a plus.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple complex and time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment.
• Intermediate technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
• Eligibility to work in the United States and ability to pass required background checks and airport security clearances.

Why Join Us?

On-Site Collaboration: Work full-time in our Ashburn, VA Support Center office, engaging directly with Legal and business teams.
Competitive Compensation: $50,000 – $60,000 annually, plus Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, 401K with company match, and Employee Assistance Program.

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or and other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.