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Stage Manager jobs in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the role requires a degree in theatre production, stage management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals with a confirmed offer from a U.S. employer.
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Fenwick is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to support the continued growth and market positioning of our late-stage private and public company practices. This role will focus on strengthening the visibility and integration of our Capital Markets, M&A, Litigation, and Regulatory practices as part of Fenwick’s full-service platform for technology and life sciences companies. The Sr. Manager will work closely with practice leadership and alongside business development managers who lead day-to-day execution, helping to ensure the firm’s strengths in these areas are clearly conveyed to the market.
This role will develop and implement coordinated business plans, go-to-market strategies, and visibility efforts across the relevant practices. It will guide competitive research and market analysis to identify themes and opportunities for client engagement and growth, with a focus on companies operating at or approaching scale. The Sr. Manager will also collaborate with our startup-focused teams to map client expansion opportunities and reinforce lifecycle continuity across the firm.
This position can be based in any of our U.S. office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to work both from home and at your designated Fenwick office. The frequency of in-office work will be determined by business needs and guided by your department's directives.
Job Description:
- Practice group support. Work with practice group leaders to assess business development ("BD") needs related to overall strategic plan implementation. Develop practice plans and budgets. Contribute to key practice group meetings. Proactively identify opportunities for cross marketing and execute.
- Individual partner support. Meet with partners in key practices to develop and implement business plans. Monitor and support BD activities of those partners, including identifying targets, developing pursuit strategies and monitoring and supporting pursuit efforts.
- Idea generation. Initiate and implement new tactics to improve the department’s BD services and the firm’s business development efforts.
- Sales material messaging. Work with other BD team members to ensure that sales materials, pitches and proposals highlight the attributes of the firm and its key practices.
- Events management and content development. Develop strategies and content for (and drive forward) targeted events, sponsorship involvement, speaking engagements and thought leadership.
- Lateral integration. Collaborate with Recruiting and Practice Development teams to create and implement lateral integration plans and ensure successful onboarding of lateral partners, including integration of their clients into the firm.
- Metrics and reporting. Develop and maintain meaningful metrics that focus BD behavior, improve the efficiency of the firm’s business development efforts and demonstrate the value of the firm’s BD program.
- Staff management and mentoring. Work with the BD team members to improve the efficiency of the department’s BD services, support professional development of BD team and promote a positive work environment.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written, with a keen ability to capture, distill, and accurately describe the firm’s services, as well as write about complex legal and technical topics.
- A desire to continually learn and grow, both with best practices in law firm business development and with the firm’s legal practices, business practices and the industries and technologies of our clients.
- Affinity for technology, both externally for what is germane to our clients, as well as internally to support innovative marketing and BD efforts.
- Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to anticipate problems as well as suggest and execute on solutions.
- Ability to prioritize ongoing tasks and significant projects for yourself and team members, as well as manage expectations of attorneys in relation to these projects.
- Strong customer service ethic and outstanding interpersonal skills, capable of working seamlessly with high level partners, marketing professional staff and colleagues in other departments.
- Highly organized, efficient and extremely detailed oriented, with superior proofreading and fact checking skills.
- Advanced search, data collection and reporting skills, including use of CRM tools and proprietary research databases.
- Advanced Excel skill and proficiency in remaining MS Office suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Capable of staying productive and accurate under pressure with tight deadlines (a sense of humor helps, too).
- Self-motivated, takes initiative and can work independently.
Reporting to the Director of Business Development and supervising members of the BD team, the qualified candidate will have 10+ years of legal or professional services business development experience and prior team management experience. Strong knowledge of public companies, litigation, and applicable cross-sell BD strategies and tactics required. Bachelor's degree required; M.B.A or J.D. preferred.
Benefits and Compensation Details:
At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.
The anticipated range for this position is:
$153,000 - $228,750
Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
Job Description Summary:
Fenwick is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to support the continued growth and market positioning of our late-stage private and public company practices. This role will focus on strengthening the visibility and integration of our Capital Markets, M&A, Litigation, and Regulatory practices as part of Fenwick’s full-service platform for technology and life sciences companies. The Sr. Manager will work closely with practice leadership and alongside business development managers who lead day-to-day execution, helping to ensure the firm’s strengths in these areas are clearly conveyed to the market.
This role will develop and implement coordinated business plans, go-to-market strategies, and visibility efforts across the relevant practices. It will guide competitive research and market analysis to identify themes and opportunities for client engagement and growth, with a focus on companies operating at or approaching scale. The Sr. Manager will also collaborate with our startup-focused teams to map client expansion opportunities and reinforce lifecycle continuity across the firm.
This position can be based in any of our U.S. office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to work both from home and at your designated Fenwick office. The frequency of in-office work will be determined by business needs and guided by your department's directives.
Job Description:
- Practice group support. Work with practice group leaders to assess business development ("BD") needs related to overall strategic plan implementation. Develop practice plans and budgets. Contribute to key practice group meetings. Proactively identify opportunities for cross marketing and execute.
- Individual partner support. Meet with partners in key practices to develop and implement business plans. Monitor and support BD activities of those partners, including identifying targets, developing pursuit strategies and monitoring and supporting pursuit efforts.
- Idea generation. Initiate and implement new tactics to improve the department’s BD services and the firm’s business development efforts.
- Sales material messaging. Work with other BD team members to ensure that sales materials, pitches and proposals highlight the attributes of the firm and its key practices.
- Events management and content development. Develop strategies and content for (and drive forward) targeted events, sponsorship involvement, speaking engagements and thought leadership.
- Lateral integration. Collaborate with Recruiting and Practice Development teams to create and implement lateral integration plans and ensure successful onboarding of lateral partners, including integration of their clients into the firm.
- Metrics and reporting. Develop and maintain meaningful metrics that focus BD behavior, improve the efficiency of the firm’s business development efforts and demonstrate the value of the firm’s BD program.
- Staff management and mentoring. Work with the BD team members to improve the efficiency of the department’s BD services, support professional development of BD team and promote a positive work environment.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written, with a keen ability to capture, distill, and accurately describe the firm’s services, as well as write about complex legal and technical topics.
- A desire to continually learn and grow, both with best practices in law firm business development and with the firm’s legal practices, business practices and the industries and technologies of our clients.
- Affinity for technology, both externally for what is germane to our clients, as well as internally to support innovative marketing and BD efforts.
- Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to anticipate problems as well as suggest and execute on solutions.
- Ability to prioritize ongoing tasks and significant projects for yourself and team members, as well as manage expectations of attorneys in relation to these projects.
- Strong customer service ethic and outstanding interpersonal skills, capable of working seamlessly with high level partners, marketing professional staff and colleagues in other departments.
- Highly organized, efficient and extremely detailed oriented, with superior proofreading and fact checking skills.
- Advanced search, data collection and reporting skills, including use of CRM tools and proprietary research databases.
- Advanced Excel skill and proficiency in remaining MS Office suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Capable of staying productive and accurate under pressure with tight deadlines (a sense of humor helps, too).
- Self-motivated, takes initiative and can work independently.
Reporting to the Director of Business Development and supervising members of the BD team, the qualified candidate will have 10+ years of legal or professional services business development experience and prior team management experience. Strong knowledge of public companies, litigation, and applicable cross-sell BD strategies and tactics required. Bachelor's degree required; M.B.A or J.D. preferred.
Benefits and Compensation Details:
At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.
The anticipated range for this position is:
$153,000 - $228,750
Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Stage Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your Australian theatre or performing arts degree needs to map directly to the stage management role, not just the industry. Pull your course transcripts and show how your units in production management, technical direction, or directing support the specific duties in the job description.
Target employers who understand LCA obligations
Broadway houses, regional theatres with Equity contracts, and major touring production companies have HR teams familiar with DOL Labor Condition Application requirements. Smaller community theatres often don't, so focus your search on mid-to-large professional production organisations.
Get your offer letter to specify degree requirements
The E-3 visa specialty occupation test requires the role to normally need a degree. Ask your employer to explicitly state in the offer letter that a bachelor's degree in theatre, stage management, or production is required, not just preferred, for this position.
Search for E-3 sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find stage manager roles where employers have active E-3 or H-1B visa filing history. Then use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer, so nothing stalls between acceptance and your consulate appointment.
Align your start date with production season timelines
U.S. theatrical production seasons and touring schedules drive hiring windows. An employer filing your LCA in August for a September production start has very little buffer. Confirm your employer is ready to file with DOL at least three weeks before your intended start.
Clarify multi-venue touring status before filing
If your stage manager role involves a touring production, USCIS may scrutinise whether a single employer controls the work across venues. Your LCA should reflect the primary employer's address, and the offer letter should confirm your employment relationship stays with one company throughout the tour.
E-3 Visa Stage Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find stage manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for stage manager roles filtered by employers with E-3 or H-1B sponsorship history. Most U.S. production companies don't advertise visa sponsorship explicitly, so searching by employer filing history gives you a much more accurate picture of who will actually support your application.
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 stage manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the qualification depends on how the role is written. USCIS needs to see that a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as theatre production, technical direction, or stage management, is a normal requirement for the position. If the job description accepts any degree or has no degree requirement, it won't qualify. Your employer's offer letter and the LCA job description both need to reflect a specific degree requirement.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for stage manager roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and no employer sponsorship fee tied to workforce ratios. The H-1B requires entering a random lottery with roughly one-in-four selection odds. For Australian stage managers with a qualifying offer, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on lottery luck, and it can be renewed indefinitely in two-year increments.
Can I switch from one production company to another while on an E-3?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new E-3 visa tied to the new employer before you start working for them. Unlike some visa categories, the E-3 doesn't have a portability provision. If you're changing employers mid-status, your new company files a fresh LCA with the DOL, and you'll likely need to attend another consulate appointment in Australia or a third country.