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Assistant Counsel roles in U.S. law firms and legal departments qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, making E-3 visa sponsorship straightforward for Australian lawyers with a relevant degree. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and renews every two years as long as you hold a qualifying legal position.
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Location: New York, NY
Salary: 137,500.00 - 227,000.00 USD Annual
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Assistant General Counsel, Privacy
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: MSK’s Privacy team is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our patients’ information and to promoting the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all we do. We work closely with our colleagues across the enterprise to help MSK achieve its mission of Ending Cancer for Life.
We seek an experienced Assistant General Counsel, Privacy to join our team in advising our internal clients on privacy law and policy, supporting enterprise strategic initiatives, clinical and business operations, and research matters, and managing our operational compliance with GDPR and related global-privacy frameworks.
Role Overview:
- Serve as subject matter expert to business, clinical, and research teams across MSK. Advise on key legal questions related to privacy by gaining detailed insight into business areas. Perform detailed legal research as needed and provide timely, effective advice.
- Manage MSK’s operational compliance with GDPR and other global-privacy frameworks.
- Advise other members of the MSK legal team on data privacy laws and collaborate on transactions led by those team members.
- Lead negotiation of HIPAA Business Associate Agreements with MSK’s IT and supply chain vendors.
- Draft, update, and regularly review consumer-facing privacy notices for MSK digital properties; Advise the Development, Marketing and Communications, and other digital teams on use of cookies, pixels and other trackers on MSK digital properties.
- Provide legal guidance to other members of the Compliance team in their management of privacy-related inquiries from patients and staff.
- Collaborate with departments across the organization, including clinical, research, hospital administration, IT, procurement, and Information Security departments, and MSK’s AI Governance Council to develop and enhance policies governing MSK’s use of personal data (PHI, PII).
- Stay abreast of new domestic and global privacy and data protection requirements and assess their impact on existing operations and strategic plans.
Key Qualifications:
- Expertise in advising clients on GDPR and other global privacy frameworks, and experience with HIPAA and state privacy laws related to health information.
- Demonstrated knowledge of US privacy and data protection laws and a keen understanding of the changing US privacy legal landscape, including emerging comprehensive state privacy laws.
- Experience implementing the practical requirements of data privacy laws, including individual data subject rights and requirements for de-identification and data anonymization.
- Demonstrated understanding of technology, marketing and ad tech, emerging AI technology, and experience advising clients on use of trackers, pixels, digital consumer privacy and protection (including, e.g., TCPA, CAN-SPAM, etc.).
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for Human Subjects Research preferred.
- An established track record of translating regulatory requirements into practical and impactful elements while supporting business strategy.
- Ability to skillfully maneuver through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
- A Juris Doctorate (JD) and a minimum of 5 years of direct experience advising clients on privacy law either at a law firm or as part of an in-house legal or compliance team.
- Licensed to practice in NYS or eligible for in-house registration.
Core Skills:
- Privacy & Regulatory Compliance Expertise - Deep knowledge of HIPAA, GDPR, and global privacy frameworks to ensure organizational compliance and mitigate legal risk.
- Legal Research & Advisory Skills - Ability to conduct thorough legal research and provide timely, practical guidance on complex privacy and data protection matters.
- Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management - Experience leading negotiations of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and engaging with vendors on privacy and data security requirements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Proven ability to partner with clinical, research, IT, compliance, procurement, and legal teams to develop privacy-focused policies and solutions.
- Data Governance & Digital Privacy Strategy - Expertise in managing PHI/PII governance, privacy notices, cookies/trackers compliance, de-identification methodologies, and assessing the impact of evolving privacy regulations on business operations.
Additional Information:
- Report directly to the VP, Privacy Officer & Chief Privacy Counsel.
- Location: 633 Third Avenue, Hybrid Flexibility to travel to other sites as needed
Pay Range: $137,500.00 - $227,000.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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Complete an Online Application
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Interview Process
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Provide References
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Extension of Job Offer
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Onboarding
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New Employee Orientation
Department: Legal & Compliance
Location: New York, NY
Salary: 137,500.00 - 227,000.00 USD Annual
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Assistant General Counsel, Privacy
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: MSK’s Privacy team is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our patients’ information and to promoting the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all we do. We work closely with our colleagues across the enterprise to help MSK achieve its mission of Ending Cancer for Life.
We seek an experienced Assistant General Counsel, Privacy to join our team in advising our internal clients on privacy law and policy, supporting enterprise strategic initiatives, clinical and business operations, and research matters, and managing our operational compliance with GDPR and related global-privacy frameworks.
Role Overview:
- Serve as subject matter expert to business, clinical, and research teams across MSK. Advise on key legal questions related to privacy by gaining detailed insight into business areas. Perform detailed legal research as needed and provide timely, effective advice.
- Manage MSK’s operational compliance with GDPR and other global-privacy frameworks.
- Advise other members of the MSK legal team on data privacy laws and collaborate on transactions led by those team members.
- Lead negotiation of HIPAA Business Associate Agreements with MSK’s IT and supply chain vendors.
- Draft, update, and regularly review consumer-facing privacy notices for MSK digital properties; Advise the Development, Marketing and Communications, and other digital teams on use of cookies, pixels and other trackers on MSK digital properties.
- Provide legal guidance to other members of the Compliance team in their management of privacy-related inquiries from patients and staff.
- Collaborate with departments across the organization, including clinical, research, hospital administration, IT, procurement, and Information Security departments, and MSK’s AI Governance Council to develop and enhance policies governing MSK’s use of personal data (PHI, PII).
- Stay abreast of new domestic and global privacy and data protection requirements and assess their impact on existing operations and strategic plans.
Key Qualifications:
- Expertise in advising clients on GDPR and other global privacy frameworks, and experience with HIPAA and state privacy laws related to health information.
- Demonstrated knowledge of US privacy and data protection laws and a keen understanding of the changing US privacy legal landscape, including emerging comprehensive state privacy laws.
- Experience implementing the practical requirements of data privacy laws, including individual data subject rights and requirements for de-identification and data anonymization.
- Demonstrated understanding of technology, marketing and ad tech, emerging AI technology, and experience advising clients on use of trackers, pixels, digital consumer privacy and protection (including, e.g., TCPA, CAN-SPAM, etc.).
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for Human Subjects Research preferred.
- An established track record of translating regulatory requirements into practical and impactful elements while supporting business strategy.
- Ability to skillfully maneuver through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
- A Juris Doctorate (JD) and a minimum of 5 years of direct experience advising clients on privacy law either at a law firm or as part of an in-house legal or compliance team.
- Licensed to practice in NYS or eligible for in-house registration.
Core Skills:
- Privacy & Regulatory Compliance Expertise - Deep knowledge of HIPAA, GDPR, and global privacy frameworks to ensure organizational compliance and mitigate legal risk.
- Legal Research & Advisory Skills - Ability to conduct thorough legal research and provide timely, practical guidance on complex privacy and data protection matters.
- Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management - Experience leading negotiations of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and engaging with vendors on privacy and data security requirements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Proven ability to partner with clinical, research, IT, compliance, procurement, and legal teams to develop privacy-focused policies and solutions.
- Data Governance & Digital Privacy Strategy - Expertise in managing PHI/PII governance, privacy notices, cookies/trackers compliance, de-identification methodologies, and assessing the impact of evolving privacy regulations on business operations.
Additional Information:
- Report directly to the VP, Privacy Officer & Chief Privacy Counsel.
- Location: 633 Third Avenue, Hybrid Flexibility to travel to other sites as needed
Pay Range: $137,500.00 - $227,000.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Application Process
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01
Step 1:
Complete an Online Application
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02
Step 2:
Interview Process
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03
Step 3:
Provide References
-
04
Step 4:
Extension of Job Offer
-
05
Step 5:
Onboarding
-
06
Step 6:
New Employee Orientation
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Assistant Counsel
Translate your Australian legal credentials
A U.S. employer's HR team may not recognise an LLB or JD from an Australian university as equivalent to a U.S. law degree. Request a credential evaluation letter from your institution and prepare a one-page equivalency summary before applications begin.
Target in-house legal teams at multinationals
Law firms often want U.S. bar admission for Assistant Counsel roles, but in-house legal departments at multinational corporations regularly sponsor E-3 visa holders for counsel positions that don't require a state bar licence.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation requirements
The E-3 requires your position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Ask your prospective employer to confirm the job description explicitly states a legal degree requirement, not just a preference, before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer isn't navigating an unfamiliar compliance process alone.
Get the offer letter right before the consulate
Your offer letter must state your title, start date, full-time status, and that the role is a specialty occupation requiring a degree in law. Consular officers in Sydney and Melbourne will review it alongside your LCA at the interview.
Address nonimmigrant intent directly at your interview
Consular officers scrutinise legal professionals more closely for immigrant intent because law is a common pathway to permanent residence. Prepare clear, documented ties to Australia and a specific explanation of why the role is temporary.
E-3 Visa Assistant Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Assistant Counsel jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Assistant Counsel and legal counsel roles by E-3 visa sponsorship history. Many in-house positions at multinational companies and financial institutions sponsor E-3 holders but don't advertise it explicitly in job postings. Filtering by employers with confirmed E-3 or LCA filing history saves significant research time.
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 $2,000–$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.
Does an Assistant Counsel role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in law or a related legal field as a standard requirement, not just a preference. Most Assistant Counsel roles at law firms and in-house legal departments meet this threshold. The DOL will certify the LCA if the job description reflects a genuine degree requirement tied to the duties of the role.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian lawyers seeking Assistant Counsel roles?
The E-3 is almost always the better option for Australian nationals. There's no lottery, no annual cap that could leave you without status, and the process moves faster than H-1B visa petitions. You apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Australia after your employer files the LCA with DOL, typically completing the process in weeks rather than months.
Do I need to pass the U.S. bar exam to get E-3 sponsorship as Assistant Counsel?
Not necessarily. The E-3 requires your role to be a specialty occupation, but bar admission is a separate licensing requirement that depends on the employer and the work involved. Many in-house Assistant Counsel roles involve contract review, compliance, and cross-border matters that don't require active bar membership, making them viable E-3 positions for Australian-qualified lawyers.