Global Employment, Immigration, and Equity Compensation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney with 2-4 years of experience to join their Global Employment, Immigration, and Equity Compensation team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves advising tech startups and multinational employers on various employment and immigration issues.

Duties

• Advise clients on U.S. and global employment-based and immigration matters.
• Conduct visa assessments and prepare employment-based immigration petitions.
• Guide clients through green card processes, including PERM.
• Provide counsel on the employment lifecycle and international employment laws.
• Support the preparation of equity compensation overviews.
• Collaborate with corporate clients across various industries.

Requirements

• Extensive experience advising on U.S. employment immigration.
• Experience preparing and filing various employment-based visa petitions.
• Proven track record with multinational companies.
• Experience or willingness to learn global employment law and equity compensation.
• Experience with global immigration law is a plus.
• Prior experience in a corporate immigration law firm preferred.
• Member of the California State Bar or New York State Bar.
• Demonstrates maturity, professionalism, and excellent judgment.
• Collaborative and effective communicator.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Member of the California State Bar or New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in managing complex legal matters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.