E-3 Visa Corporate Legal Counsel Jobs
Corporate Legal Counsel roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in law. Australian solicitors and barristers can secure two-year, indefinitely renewable status without entering an H-1B lottery, making U.S. in-house legal positions genuinely accessible with the right employer and credentials.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
The Corporate Legal Counsel is primarily responsible for supporting Turner & Townsend on contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters in the US.
This role will work closely with the Operations teams, Central Services, and Risk Management to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support business objectives.
Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance:
- Support the Operations team and Central Services on corporate governance requirements including corporate forms, filings and business & professional licensing and registrations, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local law requirements.
- Draft corporate resolutions, organize board meetings, maintain corporate records, and advise directors on governance obligations.
- Monitor and advise on corporate law matters including changes in relevant regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Support business on FOIA requests and other matters relating to federal agency records.
Corporate Contracts:
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, with special focus on government and public sector agreements, including client and vendor contracts, leases, joint venture agreements, SaaS agreements, and other documents to achieve favourable outcomes while ensuring compliance; support on RFPs/RFQs and pre-qualifications.
- Support the Legal team in developing and maintaining standard contracting templates and legal guardrails with specific focus on government and public sector clients.
Dispute Resolution:
- Support business on claims and dispute management including debt recovery, litigation, labor and employment law issues/disputes, working alongside external counsel where appropriate.
- Handle subpoena responses and depositions, and represent (alongside external counsel, where necessary) Turner & Townsend at court hearings.
The Corporate Counsel will report to the Global Head of Legal. They will primarily interface with:
- Operations teams, Regional Boards, Regional RM Board reps, etc;
- Central Services teams, such as Finance, HR, etc.
- The Legal & Contract risk team, and other functions in Risk Management (RM);
- CBRE’s Legal team (CBRE are 70% owners of Turner & Townsend).
They will also be expected to liaise, where necessary, with Turner & Townsend’s external business advisors and others.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Qualified Attorney with a current Bar admission and in good standing.
- 5-7 years of law firm and in-house experience in U.S. corporate law and government / public sector contracts with deep familiarity with public sector procurement including FOIA requests and FedRAMP compliance.
- Strong foundational knowledge of corporate law including intellectual property rights, commercial law, legal research methodologies, and legislative requirements within the relevant jurisdiction.
- Experience with litigation and dispute resolution.
- Proficiency in legal research and staying abreast of legislative changes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex legal issues and devise appropriate strategies and solutions.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
- Be able to work flexibly across other time zones when necessary.
- Self-motivated, pro-active and resilient.
Additional Information
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
The Corporate Legal Counsel is primarily responsible for supporting Turner & Townsend on contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters in the US.
This role will work closely with the Operations teams, Central Services, and Risk Management to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support business objectives.
Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance:
- Support the Operations team and Central Services on corporate governance requirements including corporate forms, filings and business & professional licensing and registrations, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local law requirements.
- Draft corporate resolutions, organize board meetings, maintain corporate records, and advise directors on governance obligations.
- Monitor and advise on corporate law matters including changes in relevant regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Support business on FOIA requests and other matters relating to federal agency records.
Corporate Contracts:
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, with special focus on government and public sector agreements, including client and vendor contracts, leases, joint venture agreements, SaaS agreements, and other documents to achieve favourable outcomes while ensuring compliance; support on RFPs/RFQs and pre-qualifications.
- Support the Legal team in developing and maintaining standard contracting templates and legal guardrails with specific focus on government and public sector clients.
Dispute Resolution:
- Support business on claims and dispute management including debt recovery, litigation, labor and employment law issues/disputes, working alongside external counsel where appropriate.
- Handle subpoena responses and depositions, and represent (alongside external counsel, where necessary) Turner & Townsend at court hearings.
The Corporate Counsel will report to the Global Head of Legal. They will primarily interface with:
- Operations teams, Regional Boards, Regional RM Board reps, etc;
- Central Services teams, such as Finance, HR, etc.
- The Legal & Contract risk team, and other functions in Risk Management (RM);
- CBRE’s Legal team (CBRE are 70% owners of Turner & Townsend).
They will also be expected to liaise, where necessary, with Turner & Townsend’s external business advisors and others.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Qualified Attorney with a current Bar admission and in good standing.
- 5-7 years of law firm and in-house experience in U.S. corporate law and government / public sector contracts with deep familiarity with public sector procurement including FOIA requests and FedRAMP compliance.
- Strong foundational knowledge of corporate law including intellectual property rights, commercial law, legal research methodologies, and legislative requirements within the relevant jurisdiction.
- Experience with litigation and dispute resolution.
- Proficiency in legal research and staying abreast of legislative changes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex legal issues and devise appropriate strategies and solutions.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
- Be able to work flexibly across other time zones when necessary.
- Self-motivated, pro-active and resilient.
Additional Information
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Corporate Legal Counsel
Translate your Australian qualifications clearly
U.S. employers and consular officers need to see that your Australian law degree satisfies the specialty occupation requirement. Request an official credential evaluation confirming your qualification is equivalent to a U.S. Juris Doctor or bachelor's in law before applying.
Target companies with active in-house legal teams
Focus on publicly traded companies, financial institutions, and technology firms that already employ in-house counsel. These employers have established processes for work authorization and are far less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-hire than smaller organizations encountering it for the first time.
Clarify bar admission requirements before accepting an offer
Many Corporate Legal Counsel roles require admission to a U.S. state bar, which affects whether your role meets the specialty occupation definition. Confirm with your prospective employer whether the position requires bar admission and which state, so the LCA and visa paperwork accurately reflect your duties.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have a signed offer letter, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission to the DOL and prepare your full consulate application package, reducing the risk of documentation errors that delay or derail your visa interview.
Negotiate the offer before visa paperwork begins
The DOL-certified LCA locks in your job title, duties, and work location. Any material change after certification may require a new LCA. Finalise your title, scope, and primary office location with your employer before the filing process starts.
Prepare a clear nonimmigrant intent strategy for your interview
Consular officers scrutinise Corporate Legal Counsel applicants carefully given the seniority of the role. Have a concrete explanation of your ties to Australia and the defined scope of your U.S. position ready, as vague answers about long-term plans raise unnecessary concerns at the interview.
E-3 Visa Corporate Legal Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Corporate Legal Counsel jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Corporate Legal Counsel roles filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're not sifting through listings from employers who have never navigated Australian work authorizations. Targeting companies with existing in-house legal teams and prior international hire experience significantly improves your chances of a smooth sponsorship process.
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 Legal Counsel role qualify as a specialty occupation under the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in law or a directly related field as a standard entry requirement. Roles that accept any degree field or treat legal qualifications as preferred rather than required can face challenge during consular review. Your offer letter and the LCA should describe the degree requirement explicitly, and your Australian law degree must be assessed as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in law or a J.D.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Corporate Legal Counsel roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap that affects most applicants, so you can apply at any point in the year and begin working as soon as your visa is issued. The H-1B requires registration in the April lottery, which means waiting up to 12 months before starting even if selected. For in-house counsel roles that need to be filled on a specific timeline, the E-3's predictability is a material advantage.
Does my employer need to sponsor my U.S. state bar admission as part of the E-3 process?
Bar admission is separate from the E-3 visa process and is not something USCIS or the DOL manages. If your role requires U.S. bar admission, your employer may support the application fees and costs as a professional development benefit, but it's negotiated independently. Foreign-trained lawyers can sit for the New York or California bar in many cases without a U.S. law degree, which is worth confirming with the relevant state board before accepting a role that requires admission.