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 visa registration windows.
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Provide legal review and guidance on initiatives impacting privacy, data protection and security. Partner cross-functionally to inform, influence and advise on data uses and privacy strategies while managing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. Provide privacy and data security subject matter expertise to our other attorneys as they negotiate commercial deals involving use of personal information. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Other Law Degree from accredited U.S. law school and admission to state bar; Juris Doctor and active membership in at least one state bar
- 2+ years of experience providing pragmatic and actionable advice to clients on various legal risks and obligations under privacy and data security laws in the U.S. or Europe (including GDPR)
- 5+ years combined experience in law firms, governmental agencies, and/or in-house legal departments
- Experience developing and implementing external privacy notices
- Ability to build and manage a network of key stakeholder relationships
- Experience advising on privacy and data security in commercial transactions a plus
- Strong ethical compass and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills with demonstrated legal and business judgment
- Ability to work with large multi-stakeholder teams
- Ability to work with IT professionals and knowledge of basic IT terms and concepts
- Ability to translate legal advice into actionable guidance for product, engineering, security, and business teams
- Prior experience having advised on policies and procedures on data use, security, and privacy
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree IT, Data Analytics or Cybersecurity
- Ensure that the company complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations related to privacy and data security
- Provide expertise and guidance to legal colleagues (including product, employment and commercial counsel), Corporate Information Security, Procurement/Sourcing, product development and engineering teams
- Identify and communicate the requirements of existing and new laws and/or regulations applicable to Kroger and any changes on a timely and ongoing basis
- Draft responses to privacy and security related customer, associate, and regulatory inquiries and investigations.
- Draft external privacy notices and disclosures, and manage/update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws regarding privacy and cybersecurity
- Assist with enhancing, scaling and running the existing privacy program, including privacy operations and documentation; employee training; policy enforcement, monitoring and auditing; and incident response
- Work with the Data Sharing Governance, Compliance, CIS and others to scope and perform data privacy risk assessments, contract reviews, mitigation and remediation, including data control design and monitoring, as well as the mitigation of privacy and security risks
- Remain up-to-date on relevant consumer protection, privacy and data security laws and regulations, as well as on technological developments, threat vectors, and evolving industry standards
- Interact with others in a professional, tactful and sensitive manner
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
INTRODUCTION
Provide legal review and guidance on initiatives impacting privacy, data protection and security. Partner cross-functionally to inform, influence and advise on data uses and privacy strategies while managing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. Provide privacy and data security subject matter expertise to our other attorneys as they negotiate commercial deals involving use of personal information. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Other Law Degree from accredited U.S. law school and admission to state bar; Juris Doctor and active membership in at least one state bar
- 2+ years of experience providing pragmatic and actionable advice to clients on various legal risks and obligations under privacy and data security laws in the U.S. or Europe (including GDPR)
- 5+ years combined experience in law firms, governmental agencies, and/or in-house legal departments
- Experience developing and implementing external privacy notices
- Ability to build and manage a network of key stakeholder relationships
- Experience advising on privacy and data security in commercial transactions a plus
- Strong ethical compass and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills with demonstrated legal and business judgment
- Ability to work with large multi-stakeholder teams
- Ability to work with IT professionals and knowledge of basic IT terms and concepts
- Ability to translate legal advice into actionable guidance for product, engineering, security, and business teams
- Prior experience having advised on policies and procedures on data use, security, and privacy
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree IT, Data Analytics or Cybersecurity
- Ensure that the company complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations related to privacy and data security
- Provide expertise and guidance to legal colleagues (including product, employment and commercial counsel), Corporate Information Security, Procurement/Sourcing, product development and engineering teams
- Identify and communicate the requirements of existing and new laws and/or regulations applicable to Kroger and any changes on a timely and ongoing basis
- Draft responses to privacy and security related customer, associate, and regulatory inquiries and investigations.
- Draft external privacy notices and disclosures, and manage/update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws regarding privacy and cybersecurity
- Assist with enhancing, scaling and running the existing privacy program, including privacy operations and documentation; employee training; policy enforcement, monitoring and auditing; and incident response
- Work with the Data Sharing Governance, Compliance, CIS and others to scope and perform data privacy risk assessments, contract reviews, mitigation and remediation, including data control design and monitoring, as well as the mitigation of privacy and security risks
- Remain up-to-date on relevant consumer protection, privacy and data security laws and regulations, as well as on technological developments, threat vectors, and evolving industry standards
- Interact with others in a professional, tactful and sensitive manner
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
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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 visa 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.
E-3 Visa Associate Attorney: 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.