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 New York City, NY. 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.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.