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Attorney roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a law degree and active bar admission. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a practical path for Australian-qualified lawyers pursuing U.S. legal careers. You'll need a qualifying job offer and a certified LCA before your consulate appointment.
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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 Attorney
Credential your Australian law degree early
U.S. employers need to confirm your Australian LLB or JD meets specialty occupation standards. Request an academic credential evaluation from a NACES-approved body before you start applying so you can attach it to LCA documentation without delays.
Check bar admission requirements by state
Most U.S. law firms require active bar admission in the state where you'll work. Some states allow foreign-trained lawyers to sit the bar directly; others require an LLM first. Confirm your eligibility before targeting firms in a specific market.
Target firms with existing E-3 filing history
Search DOL LCA disclosure data for law firms that have filed E-3 visa Labor Condition Applications. Firms already familiar with the E-3 process move faster and are less likely to confuse it with H-1B lottery requirements during the offer stage.
Position your offer letter around specialty occupation
The LCA and visa application both require the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Your offer letter should specify that a J.D. or LLB is a minimum requirement for the position, not merely preferred. A vague description can trigger DOL scrutiny during LCA certification.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Attorney E-3 applications involve coordinating the DOL LCA certification, DS-160, and consulate scheduling across tight timelines. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage each stage so nothing slips between your offer acceptance and your interview date.
Disclose prior visa history accurately on the DS-160
If you previously held a student or visitor visa, answer DS-160 travel and visa history questions completely. Inconsistencies between your immigration record and your application are one of the most common causes of 221(g) administrative processing delays for attorney applicants.
E-3 Visa Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Attorney jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Attorney roles by employers with active E-3 sponsorship history. The E-3 has no annual cap, so you're not competing against a lottery deadline. Focus your search on law firms and legal departments that have filed Labor Condition Applications before, since they understand the process and can move quickly after an offer.
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 Attorney role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Attorney positions qualify as specialty occupations because they require a minimum of a J.D. or LLB as a condition of employment, not simply as a preference. The DOL's LCA certification and the consular officer's review will both assess whether your offer letter clearly states that a law degree is required for the specific role.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian attorneys?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian attorneys than the H-1B. There is no annual lottery, no cap, and the application goes directly to a U.S. consulate in Australia without a USCIS petition in most cases. H-1B requires winning a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, then waiting months for USCIS adjudication. E-3 approval can happen within weeks of filing.
Can I change employers or practice areas after entering on an E-3?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp or a change of status if you're already inside the U.S. Changing practice areas within the same firm is generally fine as long as the role still qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring your law degree.