Business Immigration & Compliance, Senior Associate / Counsel

Location: Multiple US Offices

Salary: $365K – $435K

Experience: 6–10 Years

A top-tier regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel-level attorney to join its Business Immigration and Compliance practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial employment-based immigration experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and strong writing and client advisory skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of nonimmigrant (H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-1/E-2) and immigrant (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3) visa petitions
• Draft RFE responses, complex PERM filings, and extraordinary ability petitions
• Advise corporate clients on I-9, E-Verify, and immigration-related compliance in connection with M&A and internal audits
• Develop customized immigration strategies tailored to clients across diverse industries
• Manage client communication and oversee time-sensitive, high-volume caseloads
• Collaborate with team members across offices and practice groups

Requirements

• 6+ years of business immigration experience (broad-based)
• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (CT preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with immigration compliance, due diligence, and government inspections
• Familiarity with case management systems and billing protocols
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills; ability to independently draft complex filings and correspondence
• Passion for immigration law and regulatory compliance

What’s Offered

A flexible, hybrid work model (in-office presence in New Haven preferred; Stamford or Hartford possible)

Competitive compensation and full benefits package

Collegial, collaborative team culture with direct partner interaction

Opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated client matters

Professional development support and strong internal infrastructure

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