Manager – Licensing Researcher

4+ years of experience in legal research, compliance, regulatory affairs, or public policy—ideally in a regulated or service-driven industry.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to make sound judgment calls when information is incomplete or conflicting.
Comfortable interpreting ambiguous regulations and making structured, defensible decisions when requirements are unclear.
Clear communicator—able to explain both findings and reasoning in plain language.
Experience mentoring peers, onboarding team members, or reviewing others’ work is a strong plus.
Comfortable working in a startup or fast-moving environment where priorities shift.

Develop a deep understanding of our task taxonomy and the broader Angi ecosystem, and map licensing requirements to specific services offered on the platform.
Conduct licensing research across federal, state, and local jurisdictions for a wide variety of home service tasks.
Interpret statutes, administrative codes, and government websites to determine what licenses are required, by whom, and under what conditions.
Make clear, defensible decisions when information is ambiguous or conflicting, and document reasoning in a structured format.
Reach out to government agencies or trade experts as needed to verify unclear information.
Serve as the go-to resource for other researchers when they hit roadblocks or need clarification.
Review research outputs for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
Help onboard and train new researchers in tools, methods, and decision frameworks.
Share best practices, refine templates, and suggest improvements to the research process.