Green Card Assistant General Counsel Jobs

Assistant General Counsel roles at U.S. companies can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Law-specific credential evaluations and bar admission records are central to building a strong sponsorship file.

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Work Type63% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Assistant General Counsel
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Assistant General Counsel
ADT
Boca Raton, Florida
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
On-Site
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10,000+

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Premera Blue Cross
Assistant General Counsel
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Assistant General Counsel
Premera Blue Cross
Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$158k - $316k/yr
Hybrid
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1,001-5,000

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Crowley Maritime Corporation
Assistant General Counsel, Employment & Labor Law
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Assistant General Counsel, Employment & Labor Law
Crowley Maritime Corporation
Jacksonville, Florida
Compliance & Legal
Human Resources
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1,001-5,000

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Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Assistant General Counsel
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Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
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Assistant General Counsel
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Cleveland, Ohio
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$90k - $172k/yr
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501-1,000

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EXL Service
Assistant General Counsel
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EXL Service
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Assistant General Counsel
EXL Service
New York, New York
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$200k - $250k/yr
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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant General Counsel

Get your foreign law credentials evaluated early

PERM filings for legal roles require documented equivalency between your foreign law degree and a U.S. J.D. A credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency strengthens your employer's ability to satisfy DOL's educational requirements during the audit process.

Target in-house legal teams at large employers

Corporate law departments at publicly traded or multinational companies sponsor green cards far more often than law firms, which rarely hold qualifying employment relationships with staff at the AGC level. Focus your search on companies with established immigration compliance programs.

Search green card job postings through Migrate Mate

Migrate Mate filters Assistant General Counsel roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated PERM for legal professionals rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.

Clarify bar admission requirements before PERM is filed

Some AGC roles list state bar admission as a minimum requirement, which affects both PERM prevailing wage classification and your own eligibility. Confirm with your employer which jurisdictions are listed in the job description before DOL recruitment begins.

Understand how OFLC Wage Search affects your offer

Your employer must pay you the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and location throughout the green card process. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the wage level assigned to senior in-house counsel roles in your target metro area before negotiating your offer.

Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing

If your priority date is current when USCIS approves the I-140 petition, you can file for adjustment of status at the same time, shortening the path to permanent residency. Confirm whether your prospective employer's legal team or outside counsel handles this filing concurrently.

Green Card Assistant General Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Assistant General Counsel role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?

Most AGC positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a J.D. or an equivalent advanced law degree plus substantial legal experience, satisfying the advanced-degree professional standard. Some employers file under EB-3 when the specific role description fits the skilled worker category. USCIS evaluates the actual job requirements listed in the PERM application, not just the title.

How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?

Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and EB-3 filings have no annual cap lottery at the petition stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition, whereas H-1B visa approval can come within months. For nationals from countries without significant visa backlogs, the EB-3 path can still reach permanent residency faster than waiting on H-1B extensions.

What does the PERM process look like specifically for a legal role like AGC?

Your employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. attorney is available at the prevailing wage for that specific position. For AGC roles, this means advertising the job with the actual duties and minimum requirements. DOL may audit the file and request documentation of every applicant reviewed and why each was not selected, so your employer's HR and outside counsel need to maintain detailed records throughout.

How can I find Assistant General Counsel jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lets you filter AGC and senior in-house counsel roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, removing the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never run a PERM. This is particularly useful for legal roles because many corporate law departments sponsor selectively and don't advertise sponsorship availability in standard job postings.

Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?

Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. For AGC roles, USCIS generally accepts moves between in-house legal positions with comparable responsibilities. Your priority date remains intact when you port.