Senior Business Advisory and Transactions Attorney – Regulatory Compliance, Licensing

Jimerson Birr

. Serve as day-to-day counsel to business clients on licensing, compliance, and government-facing questions .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance, licensing, and government affairs, with a strong ability to manage client relationships and deliver tailored compliance programs. Proven track record in coaching junior attorneys and maintaining budget discipline while achieving revenue targets.

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JD And Active Membership In The Florida BarRegulatory Compliance Program DesignLicensing And License DefenseGovernment Procurement ManagementExperience Delegating To Junior Attorneys

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceLicensing ApplicationsCompliance Program DesignWorkplace Safety ComplianceGovernment ContractingAudit ManagementLobbyingMatter ManagementBudget DisciplineClient Communication

Soft Skills

CoachingDelegationClient Relationship ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

JDActive Membership In The Florida Bar

Industry Keywords

Administrative LawRegulated IndustriesConstructionHealthcareFinancial Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as day-to-day counsel to business clients on licensing, compliance, and government-facing questions
Run regulatory compliance reviews and filings tailored to each client’s industry
Build compliance programs, industry-specific policies, training, and audit cadence
Handle state and local business and professional licensing applications, registry filings, and license transfers
Review marketing and advertising for compliance in regulated industries
Advise on workplace safety and OSHA compliance
Defend against license complaints, investigations, discipline, regulatory investigations, and audits
Manage government procurement and contracting, including bid protests
Challenge or respond to laws, rules, or regulations through lobbying or government affairs work
Advise on economic development and government incentive programs
Independently manage a full matter caseload from intake through completion
Delegate work to junior attorneys and paralegals, review their output, and coach them toward greater independence
Contribute to refining matter plans, forms, and playbooks
Maintain budget discipline and meet revenue and utilization targets while keeping client work timely and accurate

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD and active membership in the Florida Bar
Three or more consecutive years of legal practice, with demonstrated ability to manage business matters independently
Proven experience across the regulatory compliance and licensing lifecycle: compliance program design, licensing and license defense, government procurement, or government affairs work
Comfort communicating directly with clients, counterparties, agencies, and regulators
Track record of managing matters with minimal oversight while maintaining budget discipline and hitting revenue and utilization targets
Experience delegating to and coaching junior attorneys or paralegals
Preferred: Administrative law or licensing practice before state or local agencies
Preferred: Depth in a regulated industry such as construction, healthcare, or financial services
Preferred: Experience building a compliance program from scratch

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Collegial and professional firm culture
Equal opportunity employment