E-3 Visa Legal Counsel Jobs
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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Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.
People | Excellence | Change | Integrity | Co-prosperity
Role and Responsibilities
Senior Legal Counsel will be based in Plano, TX, and provide legal counseling and investigation support to all Samsung Electronics America (SEA) and North America Headquarters (NAHQ) divisions on areas of employment and labor law compliance, including equal opportunity laws, leave and accommodation laws, wage and hour laws, pay equity, labor law, benefits law, and internal policy development and training. This position will also handle threatened litigation and negotiation with opposing counsel; agency administrative charges of discrimination; and supervision of litigation and arbitrations.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate, respond to and mediate agency matters (EEOC, state divisions of civil rights, Department of Labor). Investigate, respond to and negotiate pre-litigation claims. Handle employee litigation and arbitrations.
- Review and revise offer letters, agreements and incentive plans.
- Provide counseling to Human Resources and subsidiaries/affiliates on employee performance training, improvement, discipline and terminations.
- Provide counseling regarding wage and hour exemptions and compliance with FLSA and comparable state and local laws.
- Provide counseling regarding employee accommodations and obligations under disability laws.
- Provide counseling regarding FMLA compliance, leaves of absence and paid sick leave.
- Provide counseling on benefits and pay equity laws and reviews.
- Provide counseling on post-termination contractual obligations (non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality obligations).
Skills and Qualifications
Required skills:
- Juris Doctorate degree from accredited US Law School with 7-10+ years of experience.
- Member in good standing of one US state bar, and ability to become member in good standing of the Texas bar or qualify as in-house counsel in Texas. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience appearing before state and federal agencies on employment matters.
- Experience counseling employers on an array of employment and labor related matters.
- Demonstrated effectiveness with multiple stakeholders and diverse constituencies.
- Team player with the ability to proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Executive presence combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to proactively provide sound legal support and exercise good judgment in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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Life @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/life-at-samsung/
Benefits @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/benefits/
Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities During the Application Process
Samsung Electronics America is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact our Reasonable Accommodation Team (855-557-3247) or SEA_Accommodations_Ext@sea.samsung.com for assistance. This number is for accommodation requests only and is not intended for general employment inquiries.
Position Summary
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.
People | Excellence | Change | Integrity | Co-prosperity
Role and Responsibilities
Senior Legal Counsel will be based in Plano, TX, and provide legal counseling and investigation support to all Samsung Electronics America (SEA) and North America Headquarters (NAHQ) divisions on areas of employment and labor law compliance, including equal opportunity laws, leave and accommodation laws, wage and hour laws, pay equity, labor law, benefits law, and internal policy development and training. This position will also handle threatened litigation and negotiation with opposing counsel; agency administrative charges of discrimination; and supervision of litigation and arbitrations.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate, respond to and mediate agency matters (EEOC, state divisions of civil rights, Department of Labor). Investigate, respond to and negotiate pre-litigation claims. Handle employee litigation and arbitrations.
- Review and revise offer letters, agreements and incentive plans.
- Provide counseling to Human Resources and subsidiaries/affiliates on employee performance training, improvement, discipline and terminations.
- Provide counseling regarding wage and hour exemptions and compliance with FLSA and comparable state and local laws.
- Provide counseling regarding employee accommodations and obligations under disability laws.
- Provide counseling regarding FMLA compliance, leaves of absence and paid sick leave.
- Provide counseling on benefits and pay equity laws and reviews.
- Provide counseling on post-termination contractual obligations (non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality obligations).
Skills and Qualifications
Required skills:
- Juris Doctorate degree from accredited US Law School with 7-10+ years of experience.
- Member in good standing of one US state bar, and ability to become member in good standing of the Texas bar or qualify as in-house counsel in Texas. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience appearing before state and federal agencies on employment matters.
- Experience counseling employers on an array of employment and labor related matters.
- Demonstrated effectiveness with multiple stakeholders and diverse constituencies.
- Team player with the ability to proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Executive presence combined with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to proactively provide sound legal support and exercise good judgment in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
LI-RL2
Life @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/life-at-samsung/
Benefits @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/benefits/
Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities During the Application Process
Samsung Electronics America is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact our Reasonable Accommodation Team (855-557-3247) or SEA_Accommodations_Ext@sea.samsung.com for assistance. This number is for accommodation requests only and is not intended for general employment inquiries.
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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 visa 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.
E-3 Visa Legal Counsel: 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.