Overview
An established global technology services organization is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel specializing in U.S. Immigration Law to join their Americas Employment & Immigration Law Team. This role focuses on providing strategic legal counsel on business and employment-based immigration matters within a fast-paced, in-house legal environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal advisor on all immigration-related inquiries supporting North America immigration practices and policies.
- Partner with internal stakeholders including a global immigration team, human resources, and executive leadership to guide employee immigration journeys and corporate immigration strategy.
- Resolve complex legal issues and develop strategic solutions related to immigration law and compliance.
- Monitor and strengthen compliance with immigration laws and regulations, including overseeing internal audits and reporting.
- Manage external counsel on immigration-related investigations and claims.
- Collaborate with government affairs on immigration policy initiatives.
- Act as the subject matter expert and key partner for North America immigration matters.
- Opportunity to cross-train on employment legal matters within the broader legal team.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree and active membership in good standing with a state bar.
- Minimum of 8 years of dedicated immigration law experience in law firm and/or in-house settings.
- Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. business and employment visa-related immigration laws, regulations, and procedures.
- Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
- Excellent project management skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a geographically distributed global team.
- Experience handling immigration enforcement matters involving the Department of Labor, USCIS, and other agencies.
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship (the employer cannot provide sponsorship for this role).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advising on the intersection of immigration and employment law compliance.
- In-house experience with global organizations managing significant U.S.-inbound visa volumes.
- Interest in process improvement and partnering with teams to implement best-in-class compliance practices.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated annual salary range for candidates based in CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT, WA: $180,341 to $210,823.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage
- Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Additional insurance options (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal)
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions based on salary level
- Paid holidays and paid time off
Location
Preferred location is Richardson, Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Texas, but candidates in other locations will be considered.
Additional Information
- This role involves extended computer work and communication via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Travel may be required based on business needs.
- Equal employment opportunity is provided without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.