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Legal Counsel roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a law degree and bar admission. Australian-qualified lawyers can secure two-year renewable E-3 status without entering an H-1B lottery, making U.S. in-house and law firm positions genuinely accessible with the right employer and credentials in place.
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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 Counsel
Get your credentials assessed before applying
U.S. employers need to confirm your Australian law degree meets specialty occupation standards. A foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-approved body documents that your LLB or Juris Doctor is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or higher before your employer files the LCA.
Target in-house roles at multinational companies
In-house legal teams at U.S. subsidiaries of Australian or global companies already understand cross-border hiring. These employers have established HR and immigration infrastructure, making E-3 sponsorship a routine process rather than an unfamiliar request.
Clarify your bar admission status upfront
Many Legal Counsel roles require active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Determine before applying whether you'll need to sit a bar exam, and note that some employers will sponsor your E-3 while you await results under a foreign legal consultant arrangement.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA step
The DOL Labor Condition Application is filed by your employer before your visa application, and errors at this stage delay everything. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the process moves cleanly from offer letter to consulate appointment.
Request the LCA before booking your consulate appointment
You can't schedule your visa interview without a certified LCA. Once your employer submits through the DOL FLAG system, certification typically takes seven business days. Build that window into your start-date negotiation so your consulate booking isn't delayed by an uncertified application.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for consulate scheduling
E-3 interview slots at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth vary in availability. Confirm appointment wait times on the U.S. embassy scheduling portal when you receive your offer, and communicate realistic timelines to your employer before signing to avoid visa-related breach-of-contract issues.
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Find Legal Counsel JobsLegal Counsel E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Legal Counsel jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Legal Counsel roles by E-3 sponsorship history. Most standard job boards don't surface visa sponsorship data, so you can spend weeks applying to roles where the employer has never filed an E-3. Migrate Mate narrows the field to employers who have a documented track record of sponsoring Australian professionals.
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 Counsel role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Legal Counsel positions require a law degree as a minimum and are consistently recognized by USCIS as specialty occupations. The key is ensuring your job offer letter specifies that a Juris Doctor or LLB is a mandatory requirement for the role, not merely preferred, since USCIS scrutinizes that distinction during adjudication.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Legal Counsel roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so an employer can file for you at any point in the year and expect an outcome without a random selection event. The H-1B cap-subject lottery means most applicants wait until October at the earliest, with no guarantee of selection. For Australian lawyers, the E-3 offers a direct path the H-1B doesn't.
Can I change employers on an E-3 while working as Legal Counsel in the U.S.?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if your current one has expired, which usually means returning to Australia for an interview. You can begin working for the new employer once their LCA is certified and you have a valid E-3 visa reflecting that employment.
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