E-3 Visa Assistant General Counsel Jobs
Assistant General Counsel roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a Juris Doctor and active bar admission. Australian lawyers can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, the visa is cap-free, renews in two-year increments, and lets you move between in-house roles with a new LCA filing.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Purpose:
Describe the primary goals, objectives or functions or outputs of this position.
Shape AbbVie's future by translating legal complexity into strategic opportunity. As an Associate General Counsel, you will provide high-level support across business functions and geographies, balancing risk with innovation. This role bridges the legal, policy, and operational worlds by driving informed decision-making, leading cross-functional initiatives, and building the readiness required to operate in an evolving global environment.
Responsibilities
- Advise senior leaders and business partners on complex legal and regulatory matters that impact commercial operations, policy, or enterprise strategy.
- Lead or co-lead legal strategies for key initiatives, including product development, market access, or international operations.
- Interpret laws, policies, and enforcement trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
- Serve as a connector between Legal and cross-functional groups.
- Manage legal input for high-impact business transactions.
Qualifications
Required:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in job location
Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, including in-house or cross-functional legal advisory roles
Preferred:
Background in life sciences, healthcare, or a highly regulated global industry
Demonstrated experience managing legal complexity across markets or functions
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead through ambiguity
Strong strategic thinking, judgement, and business acumen
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Purpose:
Describe the primary goals, objectives or functions or outputs of this position.
Shape AbbVie's future by translating legal complexity into strategic opportunity. As an Associate General Counsel, you will provide high-level support across business functions and geographies, balancing risk with innovation. This role bridges the legal, policy, and operational worlds by driving informed decision-making, leading cross-functional initiatives, and building the readiness required to operate in an evolving global environment.
Responsibilities
- Advise senior leaders and business partners on complex legal and regulatory matters that impact commercial operations, policy, or enterprise strategy.
- Lead or co-lead legal strategies for key initiatives, including product development, market access, or international operations.
- Interpret laws, policies, and enforcement trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
- Serve as a connector between Legal and cross-functional groups.
- Manage legal input for high-impact business transactions.
Qualifications
Required:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in job location
Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, including in-house or cross-functional legal advisory roles
Preferred:
Background in life sciences, healthcare, or a highly regulated global industry
Demonstrated experience managing legal complexity across markets or functions
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead through ambiguity
Strong strategic thinking, judgement, and business acumen
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Assistant General Counsel
Verify your bar admission transfers correctly
Australian law degrees don't automatically satisfy U.S. bar requirements. Confirm you hold active admission in at least one U.S. state before applying, most in-house AGC roles require it, and the E-3 visa specialty occupation standard depends on that credential.
Target companies with existing in-house legal teams
Companies that already employ U.S.-based general counsel understand the LCA filing process and internal approval chains. Mid-market firms in tech, financial services, and healthcare are especially active in sponsoring in-house legal hires on E-3 visas.
Frame your Australian legal background as jurisdiction-specific value
Hiring managers sometimes flag international credentials as a liability. Reframe your Australian corporate law and regulatory experience as a differentiator for roles involving cross-border transactions, APAC operations, or international compliance programs.
Request the LCA before your start date is set
Your employer must file the Labor Condition Application with the DOL and receive certification before you can attend your consulate appointment. Build that lead time into your offer negotiation so your start date reflects realistic E-3 processing timelines.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
In-house legal roles often involve tight offer-to-start timelines. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA, DS-160, and consulate paperwork so nothing slips between employer HR and your visa appointment.
Clarify employment type during offer negotiations
E-3 visas require a direct employer-employee relationship. Contract, secondment, or third-party staffing arrangements complicate LCA filing and can delay or invalidate sponsorship. Confirm the role is a direct hire before the offer stage.
E-3 Visa Assistant General Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Assistant General Counsel jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that support E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering generic job boards for visa-willing employers, Migrate Mate surfaces Assistant General Counsel positions at companies with active sponsorship history, so you spend less time cold-applying to roles that will reject you at the offer stage.
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 General Counsel role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. The E-3 specialty occupation requirement is met when a role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Assistant General Counsel positions universally require a Juris Doctor, which exceeds that threshold. USCIS and the DOL both treat attorney roles as qualifying specialty occupations, so the designation is rarely contested for in-house legal positions.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Assistant General Counsel roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so Australian lawyers can apply any time a job offer is in hand. H-1B visa petitions for the same role are subject to an annual cap and random selection, meaning a qualified candidate can be shut out for a full year despite a valid offer. The E-3 also renews indefinitely in two-year increments, which suits the multi-year tenure typical of in-house AGC roles.
Can I change employers or move to a new AGC role while on an E-3?
Yes, but you can't start with the new employer until a fresh LCA is certified by the DOL and your new E-3 documentation is in order. There's no portability provision equivalent to what exists for H-1B holders, so the timing needs to be coordinated carefully. Some Australians return to Australia for a new consulate appointment; others change status from within the U.S. if they remain in valid E-3 status.