Immigration Attorney – Corporate & Global Mobility

SagePaths

  • New York City, New York
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys business-focused, advisory work and wants to step away from traditional law-firm billable structures while still handling sophisticated immigration matters. You’ll work closely with companies, founders, executives, and international teams to provide strategic immigration guidance in cross-border and corporate contexts.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York City, New York

    Description

    Immigration Attorney – Corporate & Global Mobility

    We’re partnering with a global advisory organization seeking an Immigration Attorney to join its growing immigration and global mobility practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys business-focused, advisory work and wants to step away from traditional law-firm billable structures while still handling sophisticated immigration matters.

    The Role

    You’ll work closely with companies, founders, executives, and international teams to provide strategic immigration guidance in cross-border and corporate contexts. The work is consultative and client-facing, with close collaboration across tax, accounting, and business advisory teams.

    This is not a litigation role and does not involve removal defense.

    Responsibilities

    • Advise clients on employment-based immigration matters, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2, and permanent residence pathways

    • Support corporate immigration and global mobility initiatives for companies and executives

    • Counsel founders and leadership teams on immigration strategy tied to business growth and international operations

    • Coordinate immigration planning with tax and business advisors to deliver holistic solutions

    • Oversee and manage filings, timelines, and compliance matters

    • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on complex, cross-border immigration issues

    Qualifications

    • J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

    • Active U.S. bar admission (FL, NY, or MA)

    • Experience in employment-based and corporate immigration

    • Strong client-facing and advisory skills

    • Comfortable working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment

    • Interest in international, cross-border, and business-focused work

    Nice to Have

    • Experience advising startups, growth companies, or multinational clients

    • Exposure to global mobility or cross-border business matters

    • Portuguese or Spanish language skills (not required)

    Compensation

    • Base salary: $140,000 – $190,000, depending on experience

    • Bonus potential and long-term growth opportunities

    Why This Opportunity

    • No traditional law-firm billable hour pressure

    • Advisory-focused work with real business impact

    • Hybrid schedule with flexibility for remote work

    • International and cross-border exposure

    • Collaborative, modern professional environment

    • Opportunity for long-term growth into senior advisory or leadership roles

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