<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b><br> </p><p><br> </p><p><b>We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001.  Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects.  Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. </b><a href="http://www.acciona.ca">www.acciona.ca</a> </p><p></p>We’re looking for a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team and play a key role in keeping our company compliant with Canadian and American regulations in the infrastructure and heavy civil construction space. As part of the team, you’ll help manage licensing processes, support prequalification efforts, and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the corporate side. You’ll also have the opportunity to help build and enhance tools that streamline legal services across the company. The ideal person for this role is someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, communicates well with both leadership and external agencies, and enjoys taking ownership of important tasks.<br><br>This position is based at our downtown Vancouver office (near Burrard and Hastings) and reports directly to the Senior Vice President Legal for Infrastructure, North America.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li><b>Licensing &amp; Compliance:</b> You’ll manage jurisdiction-specific licensing requirements, ensuring we meet all the necessary qualifications to bid and perform work. You’ll also work closely with qualifying agents and understand past practices to help streamline these processes moving forward.</li><li><b>Regulatory Research:</b> With guidance from our legal counsel, you’ll dive into research on federal, state, and local licensing regulations, prequalification standards, and other requirements related to transportation agencies and departments.</li><li><b>Team Coordination:</b> You’ll be working closely with our internal teams, including legal, business development, and operations, to help ensure everything runs smoothly. You’ll also collaborate with external consultants to facilitate licensing and compliance processes.</li><li><b>Prequalification &amp; Bidding Support:</b> You’ll take the lead on preparing and submitting prequalification documents, making sure everything is in line with client and regulatory expectations.</li><li><b>Record-Keeping &amp; Documentation:</b> You’ll keep our records up to date, ensuring that corporate filings are renewed on time and all communications with regulators are properly documented. You’ll also manage external law firm paralegals to produce corporate documentation, including registrations, resolutions, annual reports, and corporate minute books.</li><li><b>Compliance Reporting:</b> You’ll help produce new compliance reports for both Canadian and American jurisdictions (ex. transparency disclosures), ensuring we stay on top of reporting requirements.</li><li><b>System Improvements:</b> You’ll be part of an effort to continuously improve how we manage legal information in our systems.</li><li><b>Administrative Support:</b> From coordinating agreement approvals to tracking documents and general file management, you’ll provide essential administrative support for legal matters and help manage workflows within the legal team.</li><li><b>Team Support:</b> You’ll help prioritize tasks and communications for our Senior VP, Legal, and assist with the smooth management of his interactions with colleagues in North America and Madrid.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>At least 5 years of experience as a paralegal or in a similar role managing regulatory compliance, licensing (ex. intellectual property licensing), or legal support—experience in a corporate or commercial setting, particularly in the construction or engineering industry, is a big plus.</li><li>While certification as a paralegal is great, it’s not required as long as you have solid experience and the ability to take initiative.</li><li>You’re someone who can work autonomously, paying close attention to detail while knowing when to collaborate with others with emotional intelligence to ensure the best outcomes.</li><li>You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities.</li><li>You’re proactive, able to move issues forward and work directly with business managers to get the necessary deliverables.</li><li>Spanish fluency is a bonus, but it’s not required.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems is a must.</li></ul><p>We’re excited to bring on someone who’s eager to make an impact and contribute to our mission of delivering successful infrastructure projects. If you’re a detail-driven, team-oriented individual, we look forward to hearing from you!</p><p></p><p>At ACCIONA, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total compensation package designed to attract, retain, and engage top talent. Compensation is determined based on a variety of considerations, which may include education, experience, professional qualifications, internal equity, and job responsibilities among other factors. The annual salary range for this position is <b>CAD $100,000 to CAD $110,000, </b>commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p><p></p><p>In addition to a competitive base salary, our total rewards package includes extended health and wellness benefits, 20 days of paid vacation (pro-rated based on your start date), RRSP matching, and access to our Employee Global Share Program.</p><p></p><p>You will also be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment that supports continuous learning, flexibility, and opportunities for growth within a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Paralegal – Licensing & Compliance

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b><br>&nbsp;</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p><p><b>We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. &nbsp;Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. &nbsp;Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. </b><a href="http://www.acciona.ca">www.acciona.ca</a>&nbsp;</p><p></p>We’re looking for a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team and play a key role in keeping our company compliant with Canadian and American regulations in the infrastructure and heavy civil construction space. As part of the team, you’ll help manage licensing processes, support prequalification efforts, and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the corporate side. You’ll also have the opportunity to help build and enhance tools that streamline legal services across the company. The ideal person for this role is someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, communicates well with both leadership and external agencies, and enjoys taking ownership of important tasks.<br><br>This position is based at our downtown Vancouver office (near Burrard and Hastings) and reports directly to the Senior Vice President Legal for Infrastructure, North America.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li><b>Licensing &amp; Compliance:</b> You’ll manage jurisdiction-specific licensing requirements, ensuring we meet all the necessary qualifications to bid and perform work. You’ll also work closely with qualifying agents and understand past practices to help streamline these processes moving forward.</li><li><b>Regulatory Research:</b> With guidance from our legal counsel, you’ll dive into research on federal, state, and local licensing regulations, prequalification standards, and other requirements related to transportation agencies and departments.</li><li><b>Team Coordination:</b> You’ll be working closely with our internal teams, including legal, business development, and operations, to help ensure everything runs smoothly. You’ll also collaborate with external consultants to facilitate licensing and compliance processes.</li><li><b>Prequalification &amp; Bidding Support:</b> You’ll take the lead on preparing and submitting prequalification documents, making sure everything is in line with client and regulatory expectations.</li><li><b>Record-Keeping &amp; Documentation:</b> You’ll keep our records up to date, ensuring that corporate filings are renewed on time and all communications with regulators are properly documented. You’ll also manage external law firm paralegals to produce corporate documentation, including registrations, resolutions, annual reports, and corporate minute books.</li><li><b>Compliance Reporting:</b> You’ll help produce new compliance reports for both Canadian and American jurisdictions (ex. transparency disclosures), ensuring we stay on top of reporting requirements.</li><li><b>System Improvements:</b> You’ll be part of an effort to continuously improve how we manage legal information in our systems.</li><li><b>Administrative Support:</b> From coordinating agreement approvals to tracking documents and general file management, you’ll provide essential administrative support for legal matters and help manage workflows within the legal team.</li><li><b>Team Support:</b> You’ll help prioritize tasks and communications for our Senior VP, Legal, and assist with the smooth management of his interactions with colleagues in North America and Madrid.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>At least 5 years of experience as a paralegal or in a similar role managing regulatory compliance, licensing (ex. intellectual property licensing), or legal support—experience in a corporate or commercial setting, particularly in the construction or engineering industry, is a big plus.</li><li>While certification as a paralegal is great, it’s not required as long as you have solid experience and the ability to take initiative.</li><li>You’re someone who can work autonomously, paying close attention to detail while knowing when to collaborate with others with emotional intelligence to ensure the best outcomes.</li><li>You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities.</li><li>You’re proactive, able to move issues forward and work directly with business managers to get the necessary deliverables.</li><li>Spanish fluency is a bonus, but it’s not required.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems is a must.</li></ul><p>We’re excited to bring on someone who’s eager to make an impact and contribute to our mission of delivering successful infrastructure projects. If you’re a detail-driven, team-oriented individual, we look forward to hearing from you!</p><p></p><p>At ACCIONA, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total compensation package designed to attract, retain, and engage top talent. Compensation is determined based on a variety of considerations, which may include education, experience, professional qualifications, internal equity, and job responsibilities among other factors. The annual salary range for this position is <b>CAD $100,000 to CAD $110,000, </b>commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p><p></p><p>In addition to a competitive base salary, our total rewards package includes extended health and wellness benefits, 20 days of paid vacation (pro-rated based on your start date), RRSP matching, and access to our Employee Global Share Program.</p><p></p><p>You will also be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment that supports continuous learning, flexibility, and opportunities for growth within a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

Paralegal – Licensing & Compliance

About the Job

About the Company

ACCIONA ENERGY

Similar Jobs

Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal

Paralegal (Legal Assistant)

Paralegal (Legal Assistant)

Paralegal II

Paralegal II

Senior Manager, Legal Operations

Senior Manager, Legal Operations

Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

Paralegal

Paralegal

Freelancer Paralegal

Freelancer Paralegal

Paralegal

Paralegal

Legal Administrative Assistant/Real Estate Paralegal

Legal Administrative Assistant/Real Estate Paralegal