E-3 Visa Senior Litigation Counsel Jobs
Senior Litigation Counsel roles at U.S. law firms and corporate legal departments qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, making Australian-qualified litigators strong candidates for visa sponsorship. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so your application competes on merit, not chance. Most employers file the Labor Condition Application within days of extending an offer.
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Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
THE ROLE
Block is seeking Senior Litigation Counsel to join a team that’s responsible for the company’s most complex, high-profile litigation and regulatory enforcement matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator who combines sharp strategic judgment with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, and who thrives in a fast-moving yet highly collaborative environment.
You will play a key role in shaping litigation and enforcement strategy across a diverse portfolio of matters impacting Block’s ecosystem of products and services.
YOU WILL
- Lead strategy for significant litigation and regulatory enforcement matters from pre-litigation through resolution
- Advise senior leadership on legal risk, enforcement trends, and business impact, particularly in areas affecting fintech, payments, and data use
- Manage and partner closely with outside counsel to drive high-quality, efficient outcomes
- Personally engage on critical aspects of matters, including legal strategy, discovery, and key filings
- Handle complex disputes across areas such as class actions, commercial litigation, privacy, and consumer protection
- Work exceptionally closely with other Counsel teams—including Policy, Product, Regulatory, and Corporate—to align on risk and strategy
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Engineering, Compliance, and Risk to proactively identify and mitigate issues, consistent with business priorities
YOU HAVE
- J.D. and active bar membership
- 10+ years of litigation experience at a leading law firm, government agency, or in-house
- experience leading complex litigation and/or regulatory enforcement matters; bonus for deep securities litigation experience
- Expertise in areas such as class actions, commercial disputes, privacy, and/or financial regulatory enforcement issues
- Experience in litigation for a public company, including financial reporting, audit, and governance obligations
- Strong judgment and the ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
- Exceptional collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across legal disciplines and cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- AI-first perspective, with interest in building and leveraging AI-driven tools for litigation management, discovery, and related workflows.
We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Zone A:
$276,800—$415,200 USD
Zone B:
$276,800—$415,200 USD
Zone C:
$276,800—$415,200 USD
Zone D:
$276,800—$415,200 USD
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.
USE OF AI IN OUR HIRING PROCESS
We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
Contact us here with hiring practice or data usage questions.
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.
INTRODUCTION
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
THE ROLE
Block is seeking Senior Litigation Counsel to join a team that’s responsible for the company’s most complex, high-profile litigation and regulatory enforcement matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator who combines sharp strategic judgment with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, and who thrives in a fast-moving yet highly collaborative environment.
You will play a key role in shaping litigation and enforcement strategy across a diverse portfolio of matters impacting Block’s ecosystem of products and services.
YOU WILL
- Lead strategy for significant litigation and regulatory enforcement matters from pre-litigation through resolution
- Advise senior leadership on legal risk, enforcement trends, and business impact, particularly in areas affecting fintech, payments, and data use
- Manage and partner closely with outside counsel to drive high-quality, efficient outcomes
- Personally engage on critical aspects of matters, including legal strategy, discovery, and key filings
- Handle complex disputes across areas such as class actions, commercial litigation, privacy, and consumer protection
- Work exceptionally closely with other Counsel teams—including Policy, Product, Regulatory, and Corporate—to align on risk and strategy
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Engineering, Compliance, and Risk to proactively identify and mitigate issues, consistent with business priorities
YOU HAVE
- J.D. and active bar membership
- 10+ years of litigation experience at a leading law firm, government agency, or in-house
- experience leading complex litigation and/or regulatory enforcement matters; bonus for deep securities litigation experience
- Expertise in areas such as class actions, commercial disputes, privacy, and/or financial regulatory enforcement issues
- Experience in litigation for a public company, including financial reporting, audit, and governance obligations
- Strong judgment and the ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
- Exceptional collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across legal disciplines and cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- AI-first perspective, with interest in building and leveraging AI-driven tools for litigation management, discovery, and related workflows.
We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Zone A:
$276,800—$415,200 USD
Zone B:
$276,800—$415,200 USD
Zone C:
$276,800—$415,200 USD
Zone D:
$276,800—$415,200 USD
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.
USE OF AI IN OUR HIRING PROCESS
We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
Contact us here with hiring practice or data usage questions.
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Senior Litigation Counsel
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
U.S. hiring partners assess your qualifications against their state bar requirements, not the Australian system. Get your law degree assessed for equivalency and clarify that your LLB or JD qualifies as the bachelor's-level degree the E-3 specialty occupation standard requires.
Target in-house legal teams over law firms first
Corporate legal departments at multinationals often have established E-3 sponsorship processes and dedicated HR immigration contacts. Law firms, particularly mid-size ones, may be unfamiliar with the E-3 and require more education before committing to sponsor a Senior Litigation Counsel.
Confirm the role is litigation-specific before applying
The E-3 requires a direct nexus between your degree and the offered position. A general counsel or hybrid compliance role may not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement. Verify the job description explicitly requires litigation expertise and a law degree before pursuing sponsorship.
Ask your employer to file the LCA before your resignation
The DOL Labor Condition Application must be certified before your consulate appointment. This typically takes seven business days, but delays happen. Confirm your U.S. employer has submitted the LCA to the DOL's FLAG system before you resign from your current position in Australia.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Senior Litigation Counsel applicants often face scrutiny over specialty occupation eligibility at the consulate. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages your LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation end-to-end, reducing the risk of documentation errors that cause unnecessary delays.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions specific to attorneys
Consular officers sometimes probe litigators about long-term U.S. career plans, given how transferable legal credentials are across jurisdictions. Have a clear, factual account of your ties to Australia and the fixed-term nature of your employment arrangement ready before your interview.
E-3 Visa Senior Litigation Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior Litigation Counsel jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the dedicated search tool for Australian professionals looking for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. It surfaces legal positions at employers who have a history of sponsoring visa holders, so you can focus on firms and corporate legal teams already set up to support the process rather than educating every prospective employer from scratch.
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 Senior Litigation Counsel role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a law degree in a relevant legal discipline as a baseline entry requirement. The E-3 specialty occupation standard is satisfied when a bachelor's-level degree in a specific field is the normal minimum for the role. Senior Litigation Counsel positions consistently meet this threshold because a law degree is a mandatory prerequisite, not a preferred qualification.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Litigation Counsel applicants?
The E-3 is significantly more accessible for Australian litigators. There is no annual lottery, no cap pressure, and the application is filed directly at an Australian consulate without USCIS petition processing. The H-1B visa requires lottery selection, a USCIS petition, and often premium processing fees. For a Senior Litigation Counsel with a confirmed U.S. offer, the E-3 is a far more predictable path.
Can I change law firms or move in-house while on an E-3 as a Senior Litigation Counsel?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by the DOL and a new E-3 visa stamp before starting with the new employer. You cannot simply transfer the visa between employers the way an H-1B portability provision might allow. Plan for at least a two-to-four-week transition window to allow for LCA certification and, if you are outside the U.S., a new consulate appointment.