Immigration Partner

Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Immigration Partner with a strong background in business immigration law. This leadership position is suited for a senior attorney with a portable book of corporate immigration business and a proven ability to deliver strategic legal solutions across a wide range of employment-based immigration matters. The role also includes practice development, client relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Location:

• Albany, NY

Duties:

• Provide high-level legal counsel on complex employment-based immigration matters

• Advise corporate clients on all stages of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processes, including:

  • E-1/E-2

  • H-1B

  • L-1

  • O-1

  • EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3

• Support clients through adjustment of status and permanent residence filings

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure compliance

• Stay current on immigration policy developments, legislation, and regulatory changes

• Lead client service initiatives, including strategic planning and risk management

• Expand the firm’s immigration practice by leveraging existing relationships and developing new business opportunities

• Mentor and support junior attorneys and legal staff

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business immigration law

• Established portfolio of corporate immigration clients

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in both legal practice and team development

• Ability to manage a high-level practice with cross-industry client needs

• Strong business acumen and commitment to client service excellence

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (admission in NY or NJ preferred based on office location)

Skills:

• Advanced expertise in U.S. employment-based immigration law

• Strong drafting, research, and negotiation skills

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Proven leadership, client development, and team management experience

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on expanding legal service offerings

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Life and long-term disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) plan and pension options

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

• Professional development, CLE support, and firm-sponsored networking opportunities

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.