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Legal Associate roles in the U.S. qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when tied to a J.D. or equivalent law degree. Australian lawyers can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, with no annual cap to worry about and two-year renewals available for as long as you hold a qualifying position.
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Position Summary
Guggenheim Securities, LLC is seeking a talented, motivated individual to join a small, collegial, team-oriented legal department in support of the firm’s fast-growing investment banking and capital markets business. This role offers broad exposure to transactional work, real-time client interaction, and the chance to work alongside subject matter experts on sophisticated financial advisory and capital markets matters. In addition to solid contract drafting and negotiating experience and strong communication skills, the ideal candidate will have at least two years of work experience with a reputable law firm in a transactional law practice.
The legal department provides its lawyers with hands-on legal training and mentoring, as well as with myriad opportunities to develop unique legal and analytical skills across a wide variety of transactions and strategic situations, including in areas of unique relevance to in-house lawyers at financial institutions, such as advisory support, engagement letter negotiation, participation in committee processes and risk calibration. We believe talent development is critical to our growth strategy in the changing legal services landscape.
Primary Job Functions
- Draft, review, negotiate and maintain key documentation associated with investment banking and capital markets transactions, including engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, marketing and disclosure documents and disclaimers
- Advise on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks across a wide range of coverage areas
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal templates, playbooks, and contract management systems
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the firm to deliver timely, practical legal guidance
- Other duties as assigned, which may include support for senior legal team on transactional and restructuring matters such as assistance with Chapter 11 filings, disclosures and court documents
Basic Qualifications
- At least two years of work experience with a reputable law firm in a transactional law practice, with a J.D. from an accredited law school, admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Exposure to sophisticated corporate legal practice (with experience in M&A and capital markets practice areas required)
- Excellent verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and comfort navigating new legal issues
- High professional maturity; confident engaging with senior bankers and external counsel
- Sound judgment with an ability to identify practical solutions to business questions in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
- Ability to multi-task, meet dynamic deadlines and prioritize among multiple assignments
Desired Attributes
- Knowledge of the financial services industry, and awareness of laws, rules, regulatory requirements and risks impacting broker-dealers
- Effective process management abilities
- Self-starter who enhances technical skills and knowledge through hands-on experience, research and staying current with best practices and relevant developments
- Interest in developing the “trusted advisor” brand and building internal and external contact networks
- Highly motivated, critical thinker, who has sound judgment and is proactive, innovative and creative
Work Location
- Currently, this role is expected to be in the New York office at least 4 days per week.
Salary
- Annual base salary between $165,000 - $180,000.
- The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.
About us:
Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston.
Guggenheim Securities, LLC (“GS”) does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. GS considers any resume or application to be unsolicited if (a) received from an entity or individual without a current recruiting agreement with GS or (b) submitted to anyone at the firm other than through the process set forth in the recruiting agreement between GS and the submitting entity or individual, and GS will not pay a fee to any entity or individual for such submission.
Job Description:
Position Summary
Guggenheim Securities, LLC is seeking a talented, motivated individual to join a small, collegial, team-oriented legal department in support of the firm’s fast-growing investment banking and capital markets business. This role offers broad exposure to transactional work, real-time client interaction, and the chance to work alongside subject matter experts on sophisticated financial advisory and capital markets matters. In addition to solid contract drafting and negotiating experience and strong communication skills, the ideal candidate will have at least two years of work experience with a reputable law firm in a transactional law practice.
The legal department provides its lawyers with hands-on legal training and mentoring, as well as with myriad opportunities to develop unique legal and analytical skills across a wide variety of transactions and strategic situations, including in areas of unique relevance to in-house lawyers at financial institutions, such as advisory support, engagement letter negotiation, participation in committee processes and risk calibration. We believe talent development is critical to our growth strategy in the changing legal services landscape.
Primary Job Functions
- Draft, review, negotiate and maintain key documentation associated with investment banking and capital markets transactions, including engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, marketing and disclosure documents and disclaimers
- Advise on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks across a wide range of coverage areas
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal templates, playbooks, and contract management systems
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the firm to deliver timely, practical legal guidance
- Other duties as assigned, which may include support for senior legal team on transactional and restructuring matters such as assistance with Chapter 11 filings, disclosures and court documents
Basic Qualifications
- At least two years of work experience with a reputable law firm in a transactional law practice, with a J.D. from an accredited law school, admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Exposure to sophisticated corporate legal practice (with experience in M&A and capital markets practice areas required)
- Excellent verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and comfort navigating new legal issues
- High professional maturity; confident engaging with senior bankers and external counsel
- Sound judgment with an ability to identify practical solutions to business questions in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
- Ability to multi-task, meet dynamic deadlines and prioritize among multiple assignments
Desired Attributes
- Knowledge of the financial services industry, and awareness of laws, rules, regulatory requirements and risks impacting broker-dealers
- Effective process management abilities
- Self-starter who enhances technical skills and knowledge through hands-on experience, research and staying current with best practices and relevant developments
- Interest in developing the “trusted advisor” brand and building internal and external contact networks
- Highly motivated, critical thinker, who has sound judgment and is proactive, innovative and creative
Work Location
- Currently, this role is expected to be in the New York office at least 4 days per week.
Salary
- Annual base salary between $165,000 - $180,000.
- The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.
About us:
Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston.
Guggenheim Securities, LLC (“GS”) does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. GS considers any resume or application to be unsolicited if (a) received from an entity or individual without a current recruiting agreement with GS or (b) submitted to anyone at the firm other than through the process set forth in the recruiting agreement between GS and the submitting entity or individual, and GS will not pay a fee to any entity or individual for such submission.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Legal Associate
Verify your degree meets U.S. requirements
Australian law degrees are assessed differently by U.S. employers. A three-year LLB generally satisfies the E-3 bachelor's requirement, but some firms ask for credential evaluations confirming U.S. equivalency before they'll file your LCA.
Target law firms with active LCA filings
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway to confirm a firm has filed LCAs for Legal Associate roles before. Firms with no prior filing history often underestimate the process and stall after extending an offer.
Clarify bar admission status early in interviews
U.S. employers distinguish between licensed attorneys and legal associates doing non-practice work. Knowing which category your role falls into shapes how the LCA job description gets written and whether state bar rules affect your duties.
Request the offer letter before LCA filing starts
Your employer needs a finalised job title, salary, and worksite address to file the LCA with USCIS. Gaps between the offer letter and LCA details can delay certification, so push for written terms before the DOL submission begins.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Legal Associate sponsorship involves LCA certification, DS-160 preparation, and consulate scheduling. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, reducing errors that come from employers handling it in-house for the first time.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles through Migrate Mate
Most Legal Associate roles with E-3 sponsorship aren't labelled as such in standard job postings. Migrate Mate filters roles by verified E-3 sponsorship history, so you're targeting employers who already understand the process.
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How do I find Legal Associate jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Legal Associate roles filtered by confirmed E-3 sponsorship history. Most firms don't label postings with visa information, so searching through a platform that surfaces sponsorship-eligible employers directly saves significant time and avoids applying to firms that won't support the 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 Legal Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in law or a related field. Roles focused on legal research, contract review, litigation support, or compliance analysis routinely satisfy this standard. If the job description allows any bachelor's degree regardless of field, the specialty occupation threshold may not be met and the LCA filing could face scrutiny.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Australian lawyers?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so your employer can file at any time of year without the uncertainty of a random selection. The H-1B cap-subject process runs once a year and carries no guarantee of selection. For Australian nationals in Legal Associate roles, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on timing or luck.
Can I transfer my E-3 to a different law firm if I change jobs?
You can move to a new employer, but the E-3 doesn't transfer automatically. Your new firm must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. or, in some cases, a change of status if you're already inside the country. Planning this transition before your current visa expires avoids gaps in authorised work status.
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