E-3 Visa Assistant Counsel Jobs
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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Amazon is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our RISC Legal team. This role will focus on safety and regulatory compliance matters, including product safety, agency inquiries and investigations, recalls, and regulatory engagements. You will serve as a legal advisor partnering with business, compliance, and cross-functional legal teams to help manage regulatory risk across Amazon's Stores and contribute to the strategy for how Amazon identifies and responds to product safety and compliance risk.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal counsel to senior business leaders on a broad range of legal and business matters.
- Identify, assess, and manage legal risks across multiple business lines and jurisdictions.
- Develop and implement legal strategies that support business objectives while mitigating risk.
- Advise on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and emerging legal issues.
- Draft and negotiate complex, commercial agreements.
- Lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels.
- Contribute to the development of legal policies, processes, and best practices.
A day in the life
This role puts you at the center of Amazon's product safety and compliance strategy. On a given day, you might assess a proposed FDA rule's impact on the business, advise on an urgent hazard escalation demanding rapid cross-functional action, shape AI-powered compliance tooling, or huddle with compliance specialists to discuss new and emerging risks. You will engage directly with federal and state regulators, building trusted relationships, representing Amazon in high-stakes conversations, and helping position the company as a leader in proactive safety and compliance.
About the team
You will join a team of experienced attorneys who serve as trusted strategic partners to business stakeholders. Amazon's legal department is one of the largest in-house legal teams in the world, offering the opportunity to work on legal issues across a wide range of business areas in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience providing legal counsel to senior business stakeholders.
- Experience in technology, retail, manufacturing, logistics, or e-commerce industries.
- Experience independently managing complex commercial transactions and legal matters.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior team members.
- Ability to manage competing priorities from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in private practice or in-house experience at a technology company or equivalent.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our RISC Legal team. This role will focus on safety and regulatory compliance matters, including product safety, agency inquiries and investigations, recalls, and regulatory engagements. You will serve as a legal advisor partnering with business, compliance, and cross-functional legal teams to help manage regulatory risk across Amazon's Stores and contribute to the strategy for how Amazon identifies and responds to product safety and compliance risk.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal counsel to senior business leaders on a broad range of legal and business matters.
- Identify, assess, and manage legal risks across multiple business lines and jurisdictions.
- Develop and implement legal strategies that support business objectives while mitigating risk.
- Advise on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and emerging legal issues.
- Draft and negotiate complex, commercial agreements.
- Lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels.
- Contribute to the development of legal policies, processes, and best practices.
A day in the life
This role puts you at the center of Amazon's product safety and compliance strategy. On a given day, you might assess a proposed FDA rule's impact on the business, advise on an urgent hazard escalation demanding rapid cross-functional action, shape AI-powered compliance tooling, or huddle with compliance specialists to discuss new and emerging risks. You will engage directly with federal and state regulators, building trusted relationships, representing Amazon in high-stakes conversations, and helping position the company as a leader in proactive safety and compliance.
About the team
You will join a team of experienced attorneys who serve as trusted strategic partners to business stakeholders. Amazon's legal department is one of the largest in-house legal teams in the world, offering the opportunity to work on legal issues across a wide range of business areas in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience providing legal counsel to senior business stakeholders.
- Experience in technology, retail, manufacturing, logistics, or e-commerce industries.
- Experience independently managing complex commercial transactions and legal matters.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior team members.
- Ability to manage competing priorities from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in private practice or in-house experience at a technology company or equivalent.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually
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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.