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Assistant Counsel roles at corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers must document recruitment efforts, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and file an I-140 petition before you can adjust status to permanent residency. Finding an employer already familiar with this process is the fastest path to sponsorship.
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Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Corporate Counsel will represent and provide legal advice to the Company’s Municipal Water Contract Operations business unit. This position will advise senior management on a broad array of topics, with a particular focus on negotiating and administering compliance with complex long-term operation and maintenance contracts of water and wastewater treatment plants throughout the assigned region. The position may provide additional assistance to the Company’s other business units, as needed and appropriate.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
- Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on legal issues.
- Draft and negotiate agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect the company’s rights and interests.
- Deal professionally and efficiently with complex matters involving multiple stakeholders.
- Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.
- Work with integrity and a sense of professionalism.
- Maintain current knowledge of new legislation and amendments.
- Stay informed and promote compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with senior management, project management, and other functions to further the interests of the business.
- Support the Company’s goal of helping municipal clients address their environmental and sustainability challenges.
- Be able to adapt to an evolving regulatory and business environment.
- Actively participate in Legal Department activities as a team player.
Work Environment:
This is a hybrid role (3/2) based in our Paramus, NJ office.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in legal practice.
- Prior experience as in-house counsel preferred, but not required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as well as a proven ability to negotiate and draft documentation for sophisticated commercial transactions.
- Adept at working with minimal supervision on multiple time-sensitive projects and dealing directly with business developers, senior management and finance, accounting and tax professionals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to interface with colleagues at all levels of the organization by virtue of professional competence, personal integrity, and personal style.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Licensed to practice law in the United States.
- State bar member in good standing.
Physical Requirements:
- May be required to travel to different sites and follow all Health & safety protocols on site.
- Hybrid Schedule as per Company policy.
Additional Information
Pay Range: $150000 to $170000 Per Year.
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – Flexible Time Off
Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Corporate Counsel will represent and provide legal advice to the Company’s Municipal Water Contract Operations business unit. This position will advise senior management on a broad array of topics, with a particular focus on negotiating and administering compliance with complex long-term operation and maintenance contracts of water and wastewater treatment plants throughout the assigned region. The position may provide additional assistance to the Company’s other business units, as needed and appropriate.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
- Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on legal issues.
- Draft and negotiate agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect the company’s rights and interests.
- Deal professionally and efficiently with complex matters involving multiple stakeholders.
- Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.
- Work with integrity and a sense of professionalism.
- Maintain current knowledge of new legislation and amendments.
- Stay informed and promote compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with senior management, project management, and other functions to further the interests of the business.
- Support the Company’s goal of helping municipal clients address their environmental and sustainability challenges.
- Be able to adapt to an evolving regulatory and business environment.
- Actively participate in Legal Department activities as a team player.
Work Environment:
This is a hybrid role (3/2) based in our Paramus, NJ office.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in legal practice.
- Prior experience as in-house counsel preferred, but not required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as well as a proven ability to negotiate and draft documentation for sophisticated commercial transactions.
- Adept at working with minimal supervision on multiple time-sensitive projects and dealing directly with business developers, senior management and finance, accounting and tax professionals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to interface with colleagues at all levels of the organization by virtue of professional competence, personal integrity, and personal style.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Licensed to practice law in the United States.
- State bar member in good standing.
Physical Requirements:
- May be required to travel to different sites and follow all Health & safety protocols on site.
- Hybrid Schedule as per Company policy.
Additional Information
Pay Range: $150000 to $170000 Per Year.
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – Flexible Time Off
Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Counsel
Align your J.D. credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum degree requirement for the role before filing. Make sure your foreign law degree is formally evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a credential evaluation agency, since DOL will scrutinize whether your qualifications meet the posted job requirements.
Target in-house legal departments over law firms
Corporate in-house counsel positions at banks, tech companies, and healthcare systems sponsor green cards far more often than private law firms. Firms rarely invest in PERM for associates because high turnover makes the multi-year process impractical for them.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Assistant Counsel roles at employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing histories, so you can focus on companies already committed to sponsorship rather than guessing which will agree to it after an offer.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title throughout the PERM process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for your metro area before you receive an offer, so salary negotiations don't jeopardize PERM eligibility later.
Understand how bar admission affects your EB category
USCIS classifies licensed attorneys as professionals requiring at minimum a bachelor's-equivalent degree, which places most Assistant Counsel roles in EB-3. If your role requires an advanced law degree or specialized expertise, your employer's attorney can argue for EB-2 classification, cutting priority date wait times for some nationalities.
Request PERM filing timelines during the offer stage
Ask the hiring manager or in-house immigration counsel when they plan to initiate PERM after your start date. Some employers wait 12 or more months before filing. Clarifying this before you sign protects you from a long gap between employment and the start of your green card process.
Green Card Assistant Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Counsel role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Assistant Counsel positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship because they require a J.D. or equivalent professional degree, placing them in the 'professional' subcategory. EB-2 is available if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree beyond the J.D., such as an LL.M. in a specialized practice area, or if your employer pursues a National Interest Waiver on your behalf. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the classification during PERM preparation.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Assistant Counsel roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to the annual lottery cap, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The trade-off is time: PERM requires a formal labor market test, a prevailing wage determination, and I-140 approval before you can file for adjustment of status, making the total process two to four years longer than a standard H-1B filing.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for legal roles?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment process designed to show no qualified U.S. worker was displaced. For Assistant Counsel roles, this typically includes job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal job listings over a 30-day window. DOL then audits or certifies the application, after which your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS to establish your priority date.
How do I find Assistant Counsel jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Assistant Counsel roles at employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship histories. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and raising sponsorship during negotiations, when many employers disengage. Targeting companies already familiar with PERM also means faster internal processing once you receive an offer.
Can my employer start PERM while I am on H-1B status?
Yes. Employers routinely begin the PERM process while you are working in H-1B status. Filing PERM does not affect your H-1B, and you can continue renewing H-1B in three-year increments once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is not yet current. USCIS allows H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 once your I-140 has been approved for at least 365 days.