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 Santa Monica, 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 advice on the employment lifecycle and international employment laws.
• Support the preparation of equity compensation overviews.
• Collaborate with corporate clients across various industries.

Requirements

• Experience advising clients in U.S. employment immigration.
• Hands-on experience with 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 or New York State Bar.
• Demonstrate 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.

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 international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world.