E-3 Visa Associate Attorney Jobs
Associate Attorney roles at U.S. law firms qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, making E-3 visa sponsorship straightforward for Australian lawyers with a recognised law degree. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can pursue offers year-round without timing your job search around H-1B registration windows.
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Who we are
As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment. We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets. You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines. Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
Job Description
The role
The Houston office of Clifford Chance seeks finance focused attorneys who have experience in the following areas:
- US project financing of energy and infrastructure projects
- Holdco financing of energy and infrastructure projects
- US tax equity financings of energy and energy transition projects
- Construction to back-leverage financing; experience with other financing structures involving tax equity/tax credits, is a plus
Qualifications
Your experience
The candidate should have substantial experience negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects. Admission to the Texas bar is required. Preferred class years are 2022-2018. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).
Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidate’s experience, the salary range for this role is $260,000–$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
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Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Company Description
Who we are
As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment. We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets. You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines. Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
Job Description
The role
The Houston office of Clifford Chance seeks finance focused attorneys who have experience in the following areas:
- US project financing of energy and infrastructure projects
- Holdco financing of energy and infrastructure projects
- US tax equity financings of energy and energy transition projects
- Construction to back-leverage financing; experience with other financing structures involving tax equity/tax credits, is a plus
Qualifications
Your experience
The candidate should have substantial experience negotiating credit agreements and collateral documents for energy and infrastructure projects. Admission to the Texas bar is required. Preferred class years are 2022-2018. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).
Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidate’s experience, the salary range for this role is $260,000–$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Attorney
Get your credentials assessed before applying
Australian law degrees are three years, not four. Have a credentials evaluation service confirm your qualification maps to a U.S. bachelor's equivalent before you start outreach, some firms will ask for this documentation upfront during hiring.
Target firms with existing E-3 filing history
Law firms that have sponsored Australian attorneys before already have LCA templates and know the DOL certification process. Use Migrate Mate to filter Associate Attorney roles by employers with active E-3 sponsorship history so you're not educating a firm from scratch.
Distinguish your bar admission status early
U.S. firms need to know whether you're admitted to practice in any jurisdiction or still awaiting bar results. If you haven't sat the bar yet, clarify which state exam you're registered for and your expected date, this affects how the offer letter and LCA are structured.
Ask the firm to file the LCA before your start date
The DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before your E-3 application goes to the consulate. Confirm your offer letter includes a firm start date that gives the employer at least two to three weeks to complete LCA certification through the FLAG system.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
From LCA submission to consulate appointment prep, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages every step end-to-end. This is especially useful for Associate Attorney roles where the job duties description in the LCA must precisely reflect a specialty occupation requiring legal expertise.
Prepare a specialty occupation memo for the consulate
Consular officers occasionally probe whether an Associate Attorney role genuinely requires a law degree rather than general business experience. Have a short written summary ready that ties your specific duties, the firm's practice area, and your J.D. or LLB directly to the specialty occupation standard.
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Find Associate Attorney JobsAssociate Attorney E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Associate Attorney jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find Associate Attorney roles at U.S. law firms that have sponsored E-3 visas before. Filtering by sponsorship history saves significant time because firms already familiar with the LCA and consulate process are far more likely to move quickly once they've extended an offer to an Australian candidate.
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 Associate Attorney role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Associate Attorney positions require a law degree as a standard entry requirement, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition. The role must involve the theoretical and practical application of legal knowledge, general office or paralegal duties listed in your offer letter could complicate this, so the job description should clearly reflect attorney-level responsibilities.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Associate Attorney roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian nationals and has no lottery, no annual cap, and no waiting period tied to a registration cycle. H-1B requires entering a random lottery held once a year in March, with a roughly 25% selection rate. For an Australian attorney, the E-3 is the direct path, there's no strategic reason to pursue H-1B sponsorship instead.
Can I transfer my E-3 to a new law firm if I change jobs?
Yes, but you need to restart the E-3 process with the new employer. The new firm files a fresh LCA with the DOL and you apply for a new E-3 at a U.S. consulate or, if you're already in the U.S., through a change of employer. There's no portability rule like the one that applies to H-1B holders under AC21, so plan your timeline accordingly.
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