Corporate and Licensing Specialist

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 68,700 - 103,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Corporate and Licensing Specialist to manage the professional licensing program, ensuring compliance with regulations across all jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing license applications and corporate filings, while fostering relationships across the company. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, reflecting a commitment to employees' well-being.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or comparable experience.
• Experience with government filings and knowledge of the construction industry preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• File, manage, and track applications for new business licenses, exams, and renewals.
• Research business licensing requirements for various scopes of work.
• File, manage, and maintain corporate registrations and renewals.

Skills

Confidentiality and discretion

Excellent organizational skills

Adaptive communication

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Sharepoint

Microsoft Power Point

Job description

Corporate and Licensing Specialist

Mortenson is currently seeking a Corporate and Licensing Specialist that will oversee the company’s professional licensing program, including contractor and business license renewals, tracking company and qualifying individual licenses, and ensuring compliance with licensing laws and regulations in all relevant jurisdictions. Oversee and manage the company’s corporate entity registrations, including new formations, qualifications and renewals and assist attorneys with corporate governance matters generally. Interact with all levels of the company and serve as point of contact for corporate and regulatory matters as it relates to registration, licensing and governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Application Management: File, manage and track applications for new business licenses, exams, and renewals, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Licensing Research: Research business licensing requirements for construction projects for various scopes of work and company activities across U.S. jurisdictions.
• Qualifying Party / Responsible Managing Employee Support: Provide support to individual license holders and responsible managing employees linked to company’s licenses.
• Corporate Filings and Registrations: File, manage and maintain timely and accurate corporate registrations, renewals and qualifications and support Legal team on corporate governance and filings. Provide support to corporate secretary functions, including corporate records and governance, as required.
• Expertise and Guidance: Serve as the point of contact for business licensing and corporate entity support to operating groups and the Legal team and provide guidance regarding licensing and corporate registrations.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of work experience in a law firm, an in-house legal department or comparable experience
• Experience with government filings and knowledge of the construction industry preferred
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to be flexible as needed
• Experience interacting with government agencies and navigating government processes
• Adaptive, effective communication and active listening skills
• Positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of regulatory functions and processes
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint and Power Point

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Base pay range: $68,700 - $103,100. Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%; Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%; Washington, D.C. – 12.5%. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.