Global Compliance Paralegal - Entity & Licensing

Perkins Coie LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 20 days

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal to support the Professional Standards group. You will help manage corporate records, licensing, and regulatory compliance across U.S. and international jurisdictions.

This role requires strong organization, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information in a deadline-driven environment. Hybrid work options encourage collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• At least four years in paralegal, corporate legal support, compliance or professional responsibility.
• Law firm experience preferred, especially in professional standards or risk management.
• Knowledge of entity maintenance, registered agents, annual filings, and foreign qualifications.
• Familiarity with attorney licensing requirements and bar admission processes.
• Experience with compliance tracking or legal tech platforms like IntApp.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate entity maintenance and compliance across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Manage filing requirements, deadlines, registered agent coordination, and corporate records.
• Prepare and maintain formation records, resolutions, amendments, and governance materials.
• Conduct corporate research, due diligence, and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate compliance activities for attorney departure processes and confidential records.
• Manage attorney licensing, renewals, registrations, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports for internal legal teams and leadership.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to maintain accurate records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication

Independence

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

IntApp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal to support the Professional Standards group. You will help manage corporate records, licensing, and regulatory compliance across U.S. and international jurisdictions.

This role requires strong organization, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information in a deadline-driven environment. Hybrid work options encourage collaboration with internal teams and external partners.