Immigration Partner

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm is seeking a senior-level Immigration Partner with extensive experience in business immigration to lead and expand its corporate immigration practice. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a strong client portfolio and a passion for providing strategic legal solutions to multinational employers. The role involves high-level advisory work, team leadership, and active business development in a collaborative legal environment.

Location:

• Saratoga Springs, NY

Duties:

• Advise clients on a wide range of business immigration matters, including:

  • Nonimmigrant visa categories: E-1, E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1

  • Immigrant petitions: EB-1, EB-2, EB-3

  • Adjustment of status and related immigration processes

• Develop and implement strategic immigration plans for corporate clients

• Counsel clients on risk mitigation and compliance with U.S. immigration laws

• Monitor and interpret changes in immigration policy and regulatory updates

• Collaborate with cross-practice teams to offer holistic legal solutions

• Serve as a mentor to junior attorneys and legal staff

• Lead business development initiatives by leveraging existing relationships and identifying new opportunities

• Support firm growth through client acquisition and retention strategies

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business immigration law

• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of corporate immigration clients

• Demonstrated leadership in client service, legal team management, and practice growth

• Experience advising multinational corporations and managing high-volume immigration matters

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Admission to the New York or New Jersey bar preferred, based on office location

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. employment-based immigration law

• Exceptional written, verbal, and analytical communication skills

• Strong business acumen and client management capabilities

• Ability to work collaboratively across legal disciplines

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on practice development and innovation

• Effective leadership and mentoring skills

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and long-term disability coverage

  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

  • 401(k) retirement plan and pension plan

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Business development and continuing legal education support

Working collaboratively with clients, this firm assists them with every possible legal issue a business or individual may face. The firm serves the legal needs of numerous public and private businesses, ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 1000 companies, as well as governmental entities, nonprofit institutions, and individuals. Realizing that diversity is a primary ingredient in providing superior value to clients, the firm attracts professionals with diverse professional and personal backgrounds.