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Legal Counsel, Immigration

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2018H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

51 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Seniority

Senior

Professional Certificate3 yrs expEnglishAssembly

Job Description

• Offer a consistent, industry-leading experience to Company customers by providing legal support (including consular support) and strategy from the initial kick-off call through petition filing • Direct, review, provide feedback, and approve the compiling and assembly of initial submissions, re-submissions, and RFE/NOID responses prepared by Immigration Specialists • Support and guide Company Immigration Specialists • Support the Company Sales team by providing legal consultations to prospects on legal strategy, timeline, and immigration options • Actively work on process improving and templating to help the Company develop additional product offerings • Draft petitions for new case types, as necessary • Work with Company Product and Engineering teams to further develop the technology which would support the mobility team • Stay abreast of changes in immigration laws, policies, and procedures, and ensure the immigration team is consistently updated • Conduct training sessions for internal teams, keeping them informed about the latest legal developments and best practices in business immigration

Job Requirements

  • JD along with admission to any U.S. state bar.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of U.S. business immigration experience, with a strong focus on high-volume filings, including E-2, O1, TN, E-3 and EB-1 and EB-2 IV filings
  • Ability to prepare and file high volume H1B and L1 (including blanket L1) petitions for corporate clients
  • Advise corporate clients on all aspects of the PERM Labor Certification process.
  • Prepare and file PERM applications (ETA 9089) with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
  • Oversee and manage the entire PERM recruitment process, including:
  • Drafting and placing job orders and advertisements.
  • Reviewing and documenting recruitment results.
  • Ensuring full compliance with DOL regulations and timelines.
  • Prepare audit responses and supervise supervised recruitment processes if needed.
  • Draft and file Form I-140 petitions in the EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories.
  • Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
  • Ability to provide not only technical legal expertise but also proactive and strategic business solutions that align with our clientele’s needs.
  • Ability to secure malpractice insurance
  • The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to multi-task and take on a variety of projects.
  • High level of professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Technology proficiency

Benefits

  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
  • Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
  • The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

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