Legal Counsel, Mobility, United States

Overview

This role provides specialized legal support related to employee relocation, immigration, and global mobility programs. You will help ensure compliance with applicable immigration, labor, and tax regulations while supporting the organization’s mobility strategy. The position involves advising on mobility-related agreements, policies, and processes, working closely with HR, Mobility, and business teams to enable international assignments and relocations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global mobility policies, immigration matters, work permits, and employment compliance for international assignments and relocations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate mobility-related agreements, including assignment letters, secondment agreements, and service provider contracts.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and immigration requirements across jurisdictions where the organization operates.
• Support internal teams in designing and implementing mobility programs, managing legal risk while enabling business objectives.
• Assist with employee relocation processes, including visa applications, regulatory filings, and compliance audits.
• Monitor changes in immigration, labor, and mobility regulations and provide timely guidance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Talent, Finance, and business leaders on mobility-related initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of internal mobility policies, playbooks, and knowledge resources.
• Handle ad hoc legal projects and escalations related to mobility as they arise.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of legal experience, including in-house or corporate advisory work, with demonstrated expertise in U.S. immigration law; exposure to international assignments or global mobility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor, employment, immigration, and corporate law; familiarity with additional jurisdictions is a plus.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and mobility-related agreements, including U.S. immigration petitions and supporting documentation.
• Ability to provide practical legal guidance balancing risk and business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with HR, finance, and business teams.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional mobility regulations, tax considerations, and immigration compliance across other countries is a strong plus.

Benefits

Full-time employees in the United States receive a variety of benefits while employed with the organization, including:

• Health Insurance (Effective from Day 1): Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Flexible time off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Parental leave: 16 weeks for the birthing parent and 8 weeks for the non-birthing parent

Additional total rewards and compensation framework:

• Salary ranges reflect gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.
• Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference; offers are localized to the employee’s country’s currency using a market-aligned conversion.
• Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location.
• Salary history is not requested; offers are based on the role and what the candidate brings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to international assignments or global mobility.
• Familiarity with additional jurisdictions beyond the U.S.
• Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional mobility regulations, tax considerations, and immigration compliance across other countries.

Location

• This is a U.S.-based position.

Application Notes

• Application deadline for U.S. applicants: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all roles accept applications for a minimum of 5 days from the posting date listed. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

• The organization is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of protected characteristics.
• The organization welcomes persons with disabilities to apply and will provide application and/or interview accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

Hiring Process & Automated Decision Tools

• The hiring process primarily relies on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, informal background information may be considered.
• In limited cases, Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems may be used to assist in evaluating candidates based on experience level, technical skills, and qualifications. Human oversight is maintained in final hiring decisions.
• For NYC Residents: In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, an independent bias audit has been conducted on AEDT.