Professional Licensing & CLE Compliance Manager

Overview

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Join MoFo as PROFESSIONAL LICENSING & CLE COMPLIANCE MANAGER on our People team!

This role can be based in Seattle, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Austin, Boston, New York or Washington, D.C. https://www.mofo.com/offices

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're seeking a Global Professional Licensing & CLE Compliance Manager to develop, implement, and oversee a centralized framework for monitoring attorney professional licensing, bar admission, practising certificate, and continuing legal education (CLE) and continuing professional development (CPD) requirements across its offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

As the firm’s central resource for attorney professional regulatory compliance, the Manager will ensure that applicable requirements are identified, tracked, communicated, and appropriately documented across multiple jurisdictions.

The role involves close collaboration with Talent Development, Risk Management, Directors of Administration, Human Resources, and other relevant stakeholders to establish consistent processes, systems, and controls that support attorneys in maintaining their professional credentials and meeting their regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a global perspective, and will welcome the opportunity to lead a function of importance to every office of the firm.

• Develop and maintain a centralized, current regulatory requirements matrix covering attorney licensing, bar admission, practising certificate, and CLE/CPD requirements across all relevant jurisdictions, including exemptions, reporting periods, documentation standards, and a designated owner for each jurisdiction, in consultation with local Risk Management partners.
• Monitor changes to applicable rules, deadlines, and reporting obligations, and identify compliance implications for attorneys holding multiple bar admissions or practising across borders.
• Oversee centralized tracking of bar admissions, practising certificates, professional registrations, and renewal deadlines, and establish protocols for onboarding, internal transfers, international assignments, remote work arrangements, and departures to keep credential records accurate.
• Conduct regular audits of attorney credential records against issuing authorities’ records and firm systems, resolve discrepancies, and report findings to OGC as appropriate.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the CLE function, including training intake requests, bar dues administration, and the CLE budget.
• Oversee CLE/CPD accreditation, tracking, attendance verification, credit reporting, and record retention in line with regulatory standards, and manage the relationship with the firm’s accreditation partner, CEU Institute, including service levels, performance, fees, and escalations.
• Manage firm and attorney compliance with MCLE requirements in all relevant U.S. jurisdictions, including centralized tracking and firm payment of mandatory state bar dues in California and other participating jurisdictions.
• Establish proactive notification and escalation processes to identify and address potential compliance deficiencies, and communicate requirements, deadlines, and regulatory changes to attorneys and stakeholders.
• Develop standardized processes, workflows, and controls to support global compliance; safeguard the accuracy and integrity of licensing and continuing education data; produce dashboards and status reports for firm leadership; and recommend automation and process improvements.
• Serve as the central point of coordination for licensing and CLE/CPD matters, partnering with Talent Development, Risk Management, Attorney Recruiting, HR, and office leadership, and support the development of policies that clarify responsibilities and promote consistent global compliance.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required.
• Experience managing attorney professional licensing, CLE/CPD administration, legal professional regulation, or compliance operations within a global law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Working knowledge of US bar requirements and international regulatory frameworks, particularly England & Wales and major Asian jurisdictions.
• Experience coordinating across multiple jurisdictions and diverse regulatory environments, including the flexibility to work across time zones and cultures and adjust hours to support global offices.
• Strong systems, data management, reporting, and process improvement capabilities, with creative problem-solving skills and a habit of looking beyond the task at hand for opportunities to improve.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently and meet time-sensitive regulatory deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex rules and instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information about Firm personnel and matters.
• Self-directed, with the ability to take ownership of assignments from inception to completion, anticipate issues, set priorities, and follow up proactively with minimal supervision, while staying calm and flexible under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across Talent, Risk, HR, and other functions and communicate tactfully with individuals at all levels.

ABOUT MOFO

At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.

• About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about
• Inclusion + Engagement: https://www.mofo.com/community/we-at-mofo
• Commitment to Pro Bono: https://www.mofo.com/community/pro-bono
• The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances. Per Colorado law, this posting includes an anticipated application deadline of May 10, 2027. The position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto salary range: $128k to $179k Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Washington, D.C. salary range: $122k to $169k Denver salary range: $114k to $159k

For questions regarding this position, please e-mail jobs@mofo.com