Professional Licensing Paralegal

AECOM•Dallas, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to join its corporate legal team, primarily focused on ensuring the company's compliance with professional licensing requirements across the United States. The position collaborates with corporate paralegals and attorneys and teams across the company, including business units, corporate tax, corporate treasury, and litigation. This is a remote/virtual telecommute position that can be based anywhere in the United States. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment. The position is intended to be filled by January 27, 2027. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for US work authorization are not available. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, which may vary depending on employment status. Potential benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits; paid time off and leaves of absence; voluntary benefits and perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of relevant corporate paralegal experience at a firm and/or corporation, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience with professional licensing practices.
Experience with MS Office.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent judgment and the ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to collaborate professionally as a practical team player in a results-oriented environment.
Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to problem-solve and implement solutions under time-sensitive circumstances, collaboratively or independently, and take initiative before issues arise.
Ability to work with multistate regulatory agencies and state licensing departments.
Ability to work in a highly confidential environment with high standards of ethics and professional integrity.
Ability to build trust and effective working relationships across teams and groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience with legal entity data platforms such as CT or CSC.
Experience with state professional licensing for contractors, architectural, and engineering.
Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the processing, maintenance, and renewal of state professional licenses.
Coordinate with internal clients to determine necessary professional licenses, identify responsible individuals, and comply with guidelines and procedures.
Coordinate with and manage external vendors relating to professional licensing renewals.
Prepare corporate documents, including director and shareholder resolutions, secretary certificates, and other legal documents.
Support attorneys and legal staff as needed.