senior license advisor, License Services (Remote)

Now Brewing – senior license advisor! #tobeapartnerFrom the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.This position contributes to Starbucks success by providing in-depth knowledge and broad experience in government jurisdictional business and tax licenses, permits and registration compliance for Starbucks North American stores and facilities. This position provides timely and accurate advice and answers to the team and other Starbucks partners for all aspects of licensing regulations and Starbucks cross-functional operational procedures impacting license requirements. It ensures that new stores or facilities follow license requirements, performs research on new license requirements, business changes, or complex issues, and provides guidance to team members or other Starbucks partners in the effective administration of licenses. Manages license fee and tax expenses up to $2 million annually.As a senior license advisor, you will… Manage a portfolio primarily of new or specialized business and tax licenses and permits by accurately identifying, analyzing, and completing new applications and payments to government jurisdictional authorities. Ensures compliance with requirements so that stores and facilities operate without closure or sanctions. Prepares registrations for new stores or new jurisdictional areas and provides guidance to other team members for registering new stores and resolving issues. Researches and interprets new or complex jurisdictional requirements, determines and takes appropriate actions to ensure each location’s compliance with prescribed regulations, and accurately maintains requirement information in the license administration database. Takes a leadership role for ensuring collaboration across license function and with other teams on business or license changes, impacts, and continuous improvements. Assists with training and supervision of less experienced team members and facilitates cross training amongst the team.We’d love to hear from people with: Government license regulatory research, interpretation, and application to business activities. (5-7 years) Experience negotiating, influencing, and collaborating with internal teams and external authorities to establish processes and resolve issues. Experience using ERP or accounting systems required (e.g. Oracle, SAP or other systems)As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.