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Corporate Attorney roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a law degree and bar admission in a relevant jurisdiction. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian solicitors and barristers targeting U.S. law firms or in-house legal teams.
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Why Seyfarth
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity
The Seattle office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks a Corporate Attorney with 5-10 years of experience to support its rapidly growing Corporate practice. The role will primarily focus on general corporate and transactional matters, with opportunities to work across M&A, financing, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and entity counseling. This position is being added in response to sustained demand and the need for dedicated support for Seattle-led transactions. The new hire will be a key contributor to a busy, expanding group with significant opportunities for responsibility and career development.
The Day-To-Day
Transactional Work:
- Lead and support M&A transactions, joint ventures, commercial transactions, and financing matters.
- Draft and negotiate a wide variety of corporate documents, including operating agreements, purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and general commercial agreements.
Corporate Governance & General Counseling:
- Advise clients on corporate governance issues, entity maintenance, board matters, and compliance.
- Handle formation, structuring, and restructuring of corporations, LLCs, partnerships, nonprofit corporations, and other entities.
- Provide day-to-day corporate counseling for emerging companies, growth-stage businesses, and established enterprises.
Client Management & Collaboration:
- Work directly with Seattle-based partners and clients to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
- Coordinate with attorneys across Seyfarth’s national platform on multi-office engagements.
- Supervise and mentor junior associates, paralegals, and case assistants.
Practice Growth:
- Contribute to business development initiatives and support expansion of the M&A, financing, and corporate governance practice lines.
- Help build long-term client relationships by ensuring responsiveness, efficiency, and continuity.
You Have
Required Qualifications
- 5-10 years of corporate and transactional experience at an AmLaw firm or sophisticated boutique.
- Demonstrated experience managing significant portions of M&A transactions and/or financing matters.
- Strong drafting, analytical, and project-management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high-volume practice.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface directly with clients.
- Washington State Bar admission (or ability to waive in).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with real estate-related corporate or financing transactions is helpful but not required.
- Familiarity with tax-exempt organizations or nonprofit governance is a plus.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What We Provide
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
More About Seyfarth
With approximately 1000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.
Note To Agencies And Applicants
At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.
The salary range for this role is $310,000 to $380,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Location
This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104.

Why Seyfarth
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity
The Seattle office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks a Corporate Attorney with 5-10 years of experience to support its rapidly growing Corporate practice. The role will primarily focus on general corporate and transactional matters, with opportunities to work across M&A, financing, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and entity counseling. This position is being added in response to sustained demand and the need for dedicated support for Seattle-led transactions. The new hire will be a key contributor to a busy, expanding group with significant opportunities for responsibility and career development.
The Day-To-Day
Transactional Work:
- Lead and support M&A transactions, joint ventures, commercial transactions, and financing matters.
- Draft and negotiate a wide variety of corporate documents, including operating agreements, purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and general commercial agreements.
Corporate Governance & General Counseling:
- Advise clients on corporate governance issues, entity maintenance, board matters, and compliance.
- Handle formation, structuring, and restructuring of corporations, LLCs, partnerships, nonprofit corporations, and other entities.
- Provide day-to-day corporate counseling for emerging companies, growth-stage businesses, and established enterprises.
Client Management & Collaboration:
- Work directly with Seattle-based partners and clients to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
- Coordinate with attorneys across Seyfarth’s national platform on multi-office engagements.
- Supervise and mentor junior associates, paralegals, and case assistants.
Practice Growth:
- Contribute to business development initiatives and support expansion of the M&A, financing, and corporate governance practice lines.
- Help build long-term client relationships by ensuring responsiveness, efficiency, and continuity.
You Have
Required Qualifications
- 5-10 years of corporate and transactional experience at an AmLaw firm or sophisticated boutique.
- Demonstrated experience managing significant portions of M&A transactions and/or financing matters.
- Strong drafting, analytical, and project-management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high-volume practice.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface directly with clients.
- Washington State Bar admission (or ability to waive in).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with real estate-related corporate or financing transactions is helpful but not required.
- Familiarity with tax-exempt organizations or nonprofit governance is a plus.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What We Provide
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
More About Seyfarth
With approximately 1000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.
Note To Agencies And Applicants
At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.
The salary range for this role is $310,000 to $380,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Location
This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Attorney
Verify your Australian credentials transfer cleanly
A Juris Doctor or LLB from an Australian university is generally accepted for E-3 specialty occupation purposes, but your employer will need to confirm the role requires that specific legal training. Get your degree assessed before starting applications.
Target in-house legal teams at large multinationals
U.S. subsidiaries of Australian companies and multinationals with existing E-3 filing history are your strongest starting point. Use Migrate Mate to filter Corporate Attorney roles by employers who have sponsored E-3 visas before.
Confirm bar admission requirements early with your employer
Many Corporate Attorney roles require admission to a U.S. state bar, not just a foreign law degree. Clarify whether the role needs active U.S. bar membership or whether foreign-qualified counsel status is sufficient before the LCA is filed.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, and errors in the specialty occupation description are a common rejection point for legal roles. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end.
Negotiate who covers government filing fees upfront
The LCA certification through DOL is free, but consulate fees are your responsibility unless negotiated otherwise. Raise fee responsibility during the offer stage, not after your employer has started the filing process.
Prepare a specialty occupation memo for complex roles
If your Corporate Attorney role involves dual functions, such as compliance and commercial contracts, USCIS may question whether the position genuinely requires a law degree. Ask your employer to document the theoretical and practical legal requirements of the role before filing.
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Find Corporate Attorney JobsCorporate Attorney E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Corporate Attorney jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that come with E-3 visa sponsorship. You can filter Corporate Attorney positions by employers with E-3 filing history, which removes the guesswork of cold-approaching firms that have never sponsored an Australian before.
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 a Corporate Attorney role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a law degree in a specific legal discipline. Roles that are narrowly defined, such as M&A counsel, securities attorney, or employment law advisor, are well-supported. Broadly scoped roles that could be filled by a non-lawyer may draw scrutiny, so the job description should clearly link the duties to legal training.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Corporate Attorney roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so your employer can sponsor you at any time of year without waiting for an April registration window. H-1B petitions are subject to a competitive lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For Australian attorneys, the E-3 is the more direct and predictable path to U.S. employment.
Can I change law firms or employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by DOL and a new visa stamp before starting with the new employer, or you need to change status within the U.S. if eligible. The E-3 is employer-specific, so you cannot simply transfer it. Start the process with your new employer before your current role ends to avoid a gap in authorised work status.
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