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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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Summary
The Assistant General Counsel – Litigation manages a significant portfolio of commercial, tort, regulatory, and other litigation matters. This role provides strategic leadership on claims and disputes, oversees outside counsel, partners closely with business leaders, and supports risk mitigation and compliance efforts. The position reports to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel – Litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategy and oversee the management of outside counsel in various commercial, tort, and consumer protection matters to ensure high-quality and cost-effective representation and outcomes aligned with overall Company strategy.
- Manage litigation budgets in conjunction with the Legal Operations Manager to control legal spend and ensure cost-effective outcomes across all dockets managed.
- Investigate and actively manage local, state, and federal agency investigations or actions involving consumer protection, compliance, or other regulatory issues.
- Investigate, assess, and manage the response to pre-litigation claims and disputes.
- Provide succinct and practical advice on risk, claim, litigation, and regulatory issues to internal teams.
- Continually review and assess related Company operational policies, processes, and practices to identify, evaluate and mitigate claim and litigation risk.
- Collaborate and advise with Risk Management on claims administration.
- Oversee litigation paralegals, including management of litigation efforts, including providing ongoing training and mentorship with respect to litigation management, as well as fostering professional growth to ensure high-quality, efficient litigation support.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Company’s organizational structure, business operations and policies & procedures in order to identify and assess areas of risk, defend claims and litigation, and counsel & advise business management on matters of risk mitigation and dispute resolution.
- Maintain substantive knowledge of statutes, regulations, precedential law, and procedural rules associated with tort, contract, commercial, product liability and consumer protection legal issues.
- Provide regular reports to Vice President & Deputy General Counsel – Litigation regarding the status of litigation and claims, recovery initiatives, and other matters.
- Prepare executive-level litigation reports, trend analyses, and risk assessments to support requests for settlement authority and/or reserves.
- Develop and/or deliver training programs to support the Company’s compliance, education, and risk mitigation efforts.
- Formulate creative, business-oriented strategies and solutions to support the Company’s business development efforts.
- Communicate and provide advice regularly to the Chief Legal Officer, Deputy General Counsels, other attorneys and business managers and team members.
- Provide support as needed to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Litigation.
- Travel as necessary to successfully fulfill the duties of this position.
Education:
- J.D. degree from a leading law school, with excellent academic credentials.
- Member in good standing, of at least one US state bar. If licensed outside the State of Florida, admission to the Florida Bar as In-House Counsel is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of litigation experience in law firm, in-house and/or government settings.
- Substantial experience with civil litigation in state, federal and arbitration fora, including prelitigation dispute resolution, pleadings, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, pre-trial, and trial.
- Experience defending consumer protection, premises liability, personal injury, and/or business tort claims.
- Familiarity with eDiscovery issues, e.g., document retention policies and procedures as well as collection, review, and production of documents.
- Working knowledge of commercial insurance policies and experience providing litigation reporting to insurance carriers according to policy terms.
- Intellectual Property and/or employment litigation experience a plus.
Skills:
- Strong judgment with the ability to assess risk and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload, including meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment and pivoting as necessary when circumstances demand.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in leveraging artificial intelligence tools and other technology to improve efficiency litigation management while maintaining appropriate oversight and judgment.
- Independent self-starter with highly effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong sense of organization and attention to detail.
- High ethical standards and sound professional discretion.
- Able to work with team members, drawing on their strengths to achieve a common goal.
Los Angeles Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Philadelphia Applicants: Background checks will be conducted during the employment process. Any information will be reviewed through an individualized assessment in accordance with the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance.
ADT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ADT strives to ensure every employee and applicant feels valued. Visit us at jobs.adt.com/diversity to learn more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.