Professional Licensing Paralegal

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to join our corporate legal team. This position will be primarily focused on ensuring the company’s compliance with professional licensing requirements across the United States. This position will closely collaborate with our other corporate paralegals and attorneys, as well as various groups across the company, including our business units, corporate tax, corporate treasury, and litigation teams.

This will be a remote/virtual telecommute position, and can be based from anywhere in the US.

Primary responsibilities include:

Managing the processing, maintenance and renewal of state professional licenses

Coordinating with internal clients to determine necessary professional licenses, identifying responsible individuals, and complying with guidelines and procedures

Coordinating with and managing external vendors as it relates to professional licensing renewals

Preparing various corporate documents including director and shareholder resolutions, secretary certificates, and a variety of other legal documents

Support attorneys and legal staff as needed

Skills:

Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation and written/verbal communication skills

Excellent judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines

Practical team player with the ability to professionally collaborate in a results-oriented environment

Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy

Capacity to problem solve and implement solutions under time-sensitive circumstances, collaboratively or independently, and take initiative before issues arise

Ability to deal with multistate regulatory agencies and state licensing departments

Effectively work in a highly confidential environment with the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity

Ability to build trust and effective working relationships across various teams and groups

Qualifications

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with legal entity data platforms (CT, CSC)

Experience with state professional licensing for contractors, architectural, and engineering

Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience

Additional Information

Due to the remote nature of this position, relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 27, 2027.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.