Licensing Paralegal

At P.F. Chang’s, we take PRIDE in creating a heart-filled, guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience while delivering meaningful value for our guests, Team Members, and shareholders. Our vision is to be the most admired Pan-Asian restaurant company in the world.

We are seeking an experienced Licensing Paralegal to join our Legal team at our Global Support Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

What You’ll Do:

•  Work across a broad, cross functional team of Operations, Marketing, Legal, and Finance Team Members to project manage all licensing activities and deliverables, including the submittal of licensing documents and associated schedules, milestones, etc.       
• Timely respond to government notices and inquiries to resolve any compliance issues, obtain new licenses or permits, audit requests, or any other related matters.       
• Report and document any incidents or violations of licensing and compliance regulations and take necessary action to resolve the issue.      
• Stay informed of any changes in licensing and compliance regulations.     
• Research, recommend and support the licensing team to implement updates to licensing document templates, best practices, policies and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in licensing operations.
• Complete other legal tasks and special projects as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience processing licenses (including liquor licenses) and dealing with licensing matters

• Experience supporting multi‑unit, multi‑state restaurant or hospitality organizations strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and laws related to licensing and compliance, including experience with researching rules and regulations
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook, and a willingness to learn new software as business develops. Experience with Avalara is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Paralegal certificate preferred

Location: 

This is primarily an office-based position located at the P.F. Chang’s Global Support Center in Scottsdale, Arizona 85255. Candidates must currently reside in the greater Phoenix area and live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Bring Your PRIDE:

Our values guide how we work and lead:

Passion — We bring energy, heart, and purpose to every plate, and every guest, every time.
Respect — We treat our Team Members and guests as we want to be treated.
Innovation — We remain curious, aspirational, and forward-thinking.
Discipline — We hold ourselves accountable to high standards and consistently deliver on our commitments.
Excellence — We strive for perfection and aim higher in everything we do.

Benefits We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and 401(K) starting on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time:  20 days per calendar year for full-time Global Support Center team members, prorated for new hires.
• Paid Holidays: 12 company-selected holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Competitive Pay & Performance Incentives: Annual bonuses based on Company performance.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement for job related programs.
• Lucky Cat Meal Card: Preloaded meal card for use at any corporate-owned P.F. Chang’s location.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts.
• Supportive Community: Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members.

Why work for us?

Because it’s more than a job. We take PRIDE in creating a heart-filled, guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience, fueled by passion for our craft, respect for our people, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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