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Would you enjoy being a part of a rapidly growing organization within Deloitte? Do projects that involve managing corporate governance, legal entity simplification and reviewing governance structures excite you? Deloitte's Tax Technology Consulting, Legal Business Services ("LBS") assists clients with all aspects of reporting and process for business as usual, as well as triggering and regulatory events. The Legal Entity Management team specifically focuses on corporate document assessments, annual compliance and management of corporate data. Additionally this team will be leading the review of governance structures, corporate changes, legal entity simplification, as well as central coordination combined with local, on the ground experience with jurisdictions around the world. Bring your expertise and client service skills to Deloitte and click "apply" now!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Consultant in Legal Entity Management, your focus will be enabling our clients annual governance process with an emphasis on United States compliance. You will also support the review of governance structures, assessments of corporate documents and management of corporate data. You will be client facing, working with Deloitte Partners, Staff and Associates, on Legal Entity Management (LEM) projects and engagements. As a part of the practice you will proactively identify, pursue and execute on continuous service improvements through technology and process improvements.
Responsibilities will include:
- Structuring, running, and playing an execution role in the delivery of our United States Legal Entity Management operate services
- Developing eminence and thought leadership materials in the field of Legal Entity Management and, more broadly, legal innovation
- Monitoring the performance of LEM engagement delivery teams
- Advising on proposals
- Advising, planning and preparation for Board of Directors' and stockholders' meetings
- Assisting with formation, maintenance, and dissolution of legal entities, including legal entity corporate compliance activities, such as annual meetings, appointment of directors and officers, powers of attorney, annual reports, document preparation, etc.
THE TEAM
Globally, Deloitte provides legal business services, outside the US, we provide legal advisory services (traditional practice of law/legal advice) to clients and in the US, LMS is part of the TTC practice. At Deloitte Tax LLP, our TTC practice helps tax and legal departments pursue a streamlined, transparent, and efficient tax and legal functions that enhance the core responsibilities of compliance, reporting and planning, while also positioning tax and legal as a strategic business advisor for the digital era. We specialize in tax and legal and can effectively address corporate tax and legal function's unique needs, requirements and obligations. As technology specialists, we help clients make appropriate technology choices across all business cycles. Deloitte TTC professionals are aligned across our global network of member firms to support our clients' objectives and address their challenges. Our team's multi-disciplinary approach combines tax and legal technical and technology skillsets, enabling greater impact and efficiency within our client's organization. Learn more about Deloitte Tax Technology Consulting.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week
- 3+ years of relevant legal/legal entity management experience, corporate legal secretarial experience, or alternative legal service industry experience
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with entity management lifecycle including annual compliance and event driven activities including regular filings, drafting consent, associated entity management activities, etc.
- Experience with legal technology and its application in the legal entity management space or in the contract lifecycle management field
- Experience with Microsoft Office and other technology skills including, but not limited to, Excel, PPT, Visio, Power BI, Tableau
- Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
- If not CPA eligible:
- Licensed Attorney (or foreign equivalent)
- Enrolled Agent
- PMP (Project Management Certification)
- Contract & Commercial Management (CCM) Certification Program
- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Project Management Institute-ACP)
- Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- Procurement/Legal Procurement or SAS® Certified Data Scientist
- Paralegal Certification with a 4-year degree
- Other Technical Certifications:
- Six Sigma (Black Belt and Green Belt)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
- Contract & Commercial Management (CCM) Certification Program
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Project Management Institute-ACP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- The Information Systems Security
- Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP)
- Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) or SAS® Certified Data Scientist
- DocuSign (Workflow Manager, E-signature, CLM, etc.)
- iCertis
- Onit Product Suite (Level 2 and above)
- Conga CLM
- Agiloft
- Sirion Labs
- Kira
- Thomson Reuters (Legal Tracker, High Q, or Contract Express)
- Wolters Kluwer Passport (Passport Legal Spend and Matter Management)
- Mitratech Team Connect and TAP
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Attorney's barred in a US jurisdiction
- Experience in legal entity management, preferably in the context of the financial services industry
- Aptitude and commitment to continue to learn various IT platforms and additional software skills
- Lean Six-Sigma and/or Project Management Professional certification
- Knowledge of and working experience with Legal Entity Management databases and other complementary systems
- Experience maintaining legal entity records and optimally experience evaluating and remediating records
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,900 to $203,060. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
INTRODUCTION
Would you enjoy being a part of a rapidly growing organization within Deloitte? Do projects that involve managing corporate governance, legal entity simplification and reviewing governance structures excite you? Deloitte's Tax Technology Consulting, Legal Business Services ("LBS") assists clients with all aspects of reporting and process for business as usual, as well as triggering and regulatory events. The Legal Entity Management team specifically focuses on corporate document assessments, annual compliance and management of corporate data. Additionally this team will be leading the review of governance structures, corporate changes, legal entity simplification, as well as central coordination combined with local, on the ground experience with jurisdictions around the world. Bring your expertise and client service skills to Deloitte and click "apply" now!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Consultant in Legal Entity Management, your focus will be enabling our clients annual governance process with an emphasis on United States compliance. You will also support the review of governance structures, assessments of corporate documents and management of corporate data. You will be client facing, working with Deloitte Partners, Staff and Associates, on Legal Entity Management (LEM) projects and engagements. As a part of the practice you will proactively identify, pursue and execute on continuous service improvements through technology and process improvements.
Responsibilities will include:
- Structuring, running, and playing an execution role in the delivery of our United States Legal Entity Management operate services
- Developing eminence and thought leadership materials in the field of Legal Entity Management and, more broadly, legal innovation
- Monitoring the performance of LEM engagement delivery teams
- Advising on proposals
- Advising, planning and preparation for Board of Directors' and stockholders' meetings
- Assisting with formation, maintenance, and dissolution of legal entities, including legal entity corporate compliance activities, such as annual meetings, appointment of directors and officers, powers of attorney, annual reports, document preparation, etc.
THE TEAM
Globally, Deloitte provides legal business services, outside the US, we provide legal advisory services (traditional practice of law/legal advice) to clients and in the US, LMS is part of the TTC practice. At Deloitte Tax LLP, our TTC practice helps tax and legal departments pursue a streamlined, transparent, and efficient tax and legal functions that enhance the core responsibilities of compliance, reporting and planning, while also positioning tax and legal as a strategic business advisor for the digital era. We specialize in tax and legal and can effectively address corporate tax and legal function's unique needs, requirements and obligations. As technology specialists, we help clients make appropriate technology choices across all business cycles. Deloitte TTC professionals are aligned across our global network of member firms to support our clients' objectives and address their challenges. Our team's multi-disciplinary approach combines tax and legal technical and technology skillsets, enabling greater impact and efficiency within our client's organization. Learn more about Deloitte Tax Technology Consulting.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week
- 3+ years of relevant legal/legal entity management experience, corporate legal secretarial experience, or alternative legal service industry experience
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with entity management lifecycle including annual compliance and event driven activities including regular filings, drafting consent, associated entity management activities, etc.
- Experience with legal technology and its application in the legal entity management space or in the contract lifecycle management field
- Experience with Microsoft Office and other technology skills including, but not limited to, Excel, PPT, Visio, Power BI, Tableau
- Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
- If not CPA eligible:
- Licensed Attorney (or foreign equivalent)
- Enrolled Agent
- PMP (Project Management Certification)
- Contract & Commercial Management (CCM) Certification Program
- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Project Management Institute-ACP)
- Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- Procurement/Legal Procurement or SAS® Certified Data Scientist
- Paralegal Certification with a 4-year degree
- Other Technical Certifications:
- Six Sigma (Black Belt and Green Belt)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
- Contract & Commercial Management (CCM) Certification Program
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Project Management Institute-ACP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- The Information Systems Security
- Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP)
- Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) or SAS® Certified Data Scientist
- DocuSign (Workflow Manager, E-signature, CLM, etc.)
- iCertis
- Onit Product Suite (Level 2 and above)
- Conga CLM
- Agiloft
- Sirion Labs
- Kira
- Thomson Reuters (Legal Tracker, High Q, or Contract Express)
- Wolters Kluwer Passport (Passport Legal Spend and Matter Management)
- Mitratech Team Connect and TAP
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Attorney's barred in a US jurisdiction
- Experience in legal entity management, preferably in the context of the financial services industry
- Aptitude and commitment to continue to learn various IT platforms and additional software skills
- Lean Six-Sigma and/or Project Management Professional certification
- Knowledge of and working experience with Legal Entity Management databases and other complementary systems
- Experience maintaining legal entity records and optimally experience evaluating and remediating records
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,900 to $203,060. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
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Frame your legal expertise around Deloitte's practice areas
Deloitte's Legal Counsel roles often sit at the intersection of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and consulting operations. Tailor your resume and cover letter to reflect experience in those areas rather than general legal practice.
Pursue bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction early
Many Legal Counsel postings at Deloitte require active U.S. bar membership. If you're internationally trained, start the foreign-educated attorney bar admission process well before applying. Some states have more accessible pathways than others.
Target Deloitte's internal legal and compliance teams directly
Deloitte hires Legal Counsel into its Office of General Counsel and risk functions, not just client-facing roles. Searching for those internal postings alongside practice-area counsel roles broadens your options within the firm.
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Understand PERM timing if a Green Card is your goal
Deloitte sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, but PERM labor certification requires demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available. For Legal Counsel roles, that process benefits from highly specialized credentials, so document your niche expertise thoroughly.
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Does Deloitte sponsor H-1B visas for Legal Counsels?
Yes, Deloitte sponsors H-1B visas for Legal Counsel roles. The firm participates in the annual H-1B cap lottery each April, and Legal Counsel positions typically qualify as specialty occupations given the degree requirements involved. If you're already on an H-1B with another employer, Deloitte can also file an H-1B transfer, which lets you start working before USCIS issues a final approval.
How do I apply for Legal Counsel jobs at Deloitte?
Applications go through Deloitte's careers portal, where roles are listed by business unit and location. You can also browse Legal Counsel openings filtered by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate, which makes it easier to identify which postings align with your specific immigration situation before you apply. Tailoring your application to the specific practice area and legal function described in each posting matters significantly.
Which visa types does Deloitte sponsor for Legal Counsel roles?
Deloitte sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas for Legal Counsel positions, along with EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa pathways for Green Card sponsorship. H-1B1 is available to Chilean and Singaporean nationals, while E-3 is exclusive to Australian citizens. Each category has different eligibility rules, so the right fit depends on your nationality and the role's requirements.
What qualifications does Deloitte expect for Legal Counsel roles?
Most Legal Counsel positions at Deloitte require a J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to a U.S. state bar. Experience in corporate law, regulatory matters, or compliance is typically expected, with seniority varying by team. Internationally trained attorneys need to complete a U.S. bar admission process before most roles become accessible, though the specific jurisdiction requirements differ by posting.
How do I time my H-1B application when pursuing a Legal Counsel role at Deloitte?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for an October 1 start date. If Deloitte extends an offer ahead of that window, your start date will be October 1 at the earliest unless you're transferring from an existing H-1B. Aligning your job search timeline to that cycle, with applications and interviews concentrated in the preceding fall or winter, gives Deloitte enough runway to file before the registration window opens.
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