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AI roles in machine learning, natural language processing, and data science qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, with no annual cap and two-year renewable status tied to your employer.
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Job Description
Requisition ID
94306
Department
Office of the General Counsel
Job Function
Office of the General Counsel
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Join the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals.
New York Life seeks a highly accomplished and sophisticated attorney to join its Technology, Intellectual Property & Strategic Sourcing (TIPSS) Law Group. The successful candidate is a seasoned attorney capable of successfully engaging as a trusted legal advisor to business and technology leaders on the acquisition, implementation, and commercialization of emerging technologies, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, and next-generation digital platforms. The selected attorney will lead the negotiation of our most complex technology, AI and strategic commercial transactions that advance business objectives while effectively managing legal, regulatory, cybersecurity, intellectual property, operational, and third-party risks.
As part of a Fortune 100 regulated financial services and insurance company, you will engage directly with senior executives (including C-level executives), structuring and negotiating agreements that are critical to New York Lifeâs long-term success.
What You'll Do:
- Lead complex transactions across a broad spectrum of strategic areas, including:
- Advanced technology transactions (SaaS, cloud, data, AI/GenAI/Agentic AI solutions, cybersecurity, digital platforms).
- Strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and collaborations with emerging tech providers.
- High-value services, marketing, and other enterprise agreements.
- Serve as primary negotiator and strategist, driving deal outcomes that advance business goals while mitigating risk; this includes leading sophisticated negotiations on GenAI and Agentic AI agreementsâcovering model licensing, AI-as-a-service arrangements, autonomous agent deployments, and multi-party AI development dealsâand navigating novel risk allocation, IP ownership, indemnification structures, audit rights, and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Advise senior leadership on AI adoption and governance, emerging technologies, privacy, cybersecurity, and third-party risk management in the context of third party transactional work; counsel must have a working command of GenAI model architecture risk, Agentic AI autonomy risk (including multi-agent systems and automated decision-making pipelines), and the ability to translate those risks into enforceable contractual protections.
- Provide practical, business-savvy counsel to internal stakeholders, balancing innovation, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk while bringing creativity and a forward-thinking mindset to develop legal strategies that advance NYLâs priorities.
- Collaborate across the Law Department and with cross-functional teams (Technology, AI & Data, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, Marketing and critical business units) to ensure seamless support for business initiatives.
- Drive innovation in Law Department by being open to leveraging new technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes.
- Champion process excellence that balances risk management with business enablement.
Desired Skills & Expertise
- Proven ability to handle sophisticated technology and commercial transactions from inception through execution in a regulated environment.
- Deep expertise in AI (including GenAI and Agentic AI), machine learning, big data, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies; specifically, demonstrated ability to negotiate GenAI and Agentic AI agreements, including the ability to assess and mitigate risks unique to large language models (LLMs), autonomous agents, model training on proprietary data, output indemnification, and AI system auditability and explainability requirements.
- Strong background in partnership agreements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and other complex multi-party arrangements.
- Strong working knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance, with the ability to provide actionable risk mitigation strategies.
- Exceptional communication skills: able to translate complex legal and technical issues into clear, practical advice for senior executives, including the ability to articulate GenAI and Agentic AI contractual risk in business terms that resonate at the executive level.
- Strong leadership presence with proven ability to influence and guide senior executives (including C-level executives).
What You'll Bring:
- 10+ years of progressive experience leading sophisticated technology and commercial transactions, including AI, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-profile matters simultaneously.
- Experience specifically negotiating GenAI and/or Agentic AI agreements is required and will be a material differentiator.
- Bachelors degree preferred, JD required; admission to the New York State Bar required.
- Experience in a regulated financial services or insurance environment strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading high-stakes negotiations and managing multiple complex matters simultaneously.
Job Level: LEVELPF6
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $185,000-$264,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individualâs experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees â and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Lifeâs leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortuneâs Worldâs Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Job Requisition ID: 94306
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in AI
Frame your degree field precisely
AI roles span multiple specializations, and consular officers check whether your degree field matches the position. A degree in computer science or mathematics supports most ML roles, but a general IT degree may draw scrutiny for a research scientist title.
Target employers with existing LCA filings
Companies that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for AI or software roles already understand the E-3 visa process. Searching DOL's OFLC disclosure data by job title filters for employers with demonstrated sponsorship history in this space.
Clarify specialty occupation status early
Some AI contractor and embedded consulting roles are structured so any bachelor's degree qualifies, which disqualifies them as specialty occupations. Ask hiring managers whether the role's job description specifies a degree in a particular field before you invest time in the process.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, and errors in wage level classification are a common delay. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing stalls between offer acceptance and your start date.
Request an E-3 annotation at the consulate
When attending your consulate interview in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth, confirm the visa is annotated with your specific job title and employer. An annotation that's too broad or inaccurate can complicate future renewals if your role description evolves.
Plan your renewal timeline around project cycles
E-3 renewals require a fresh LCA and updated visa stamp, which takes four to eight weeks end-to-end. AI project timelines often shift, so initiate renewal paperwork at least 90 days before your current status expires to avoid gaps.
E-3 Visa AI: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find AI jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists AI roles from employers with active E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the visa. Filter by job title and location, then apply directly to roles where the employer has already demonstrated willingness to file an LCA and support the E-3 process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000â$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Do AI roles qualify as specialty occupations for the E-3?
Most AI roles qualify when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline. Roles in machine learning engineering, NLP research, and data science typically meet the standard. Generalist titles where any degree is acceptable may not qualify, so the job description's degree requirement is the deciding factor.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for AI professionals?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so you can start at any time of year rather than waiting for an October 1 start date. H-1B selection is random with roughly a 25 to 30 percent chance of being picked. For Australian nationals in AI, the E-3 is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment, provided the role meets specialty occupation requirements.
Can I change employers or roles while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new visa stamp if you've already entered on your current employer's E-3. Your status is tied to the specific employer named on the LCA, so you can't start with a new company until their LCA is DOL-certified. Changing job titles within the same employer may also require an updated LCA if the wage level or job classification shifts materially.