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Associate General Counsel green card sponsorship typically follows the EB-2 or EB-3 path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Because this is a senior legal role demanding an advanced degree, most sponsoring employers pursue EB-2. Priority-date backlogs vary significantly by country of birth.
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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
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Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
The Truist Legal Department is looking for an experienced litigator to join the litigation team in proactively and strategically managing a wide variety of defensive litigation and pre-litigation disputes, as well as collaborating with the business and other Legal teammates to provide advice and counseling to mitigate legal risk. The litigator will work primarily on Deposit litigation as part of the Consumer Litigation Team.
Position has in office expectations 5 days a week. Role can sit in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC or Richmond, VA. This is NOT a remote opportunity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
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Provide significant internal client legal support day to day
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Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
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Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
-
May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal research and analysis, maintaining files and records
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Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters.
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Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
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8 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
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Possess superior written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
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Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
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Able to work autonomously without close supervision
-
Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
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Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience or related training in the financial services industry or a related legal specialty
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Experience in a corporate legal department having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility
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An educational focus on business or finance
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Comfortable working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation
The annual base salary for this position is $155,000 - $190,000. Posted for Virginia area
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Standing
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Walking
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Bending
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Lifting
Up to 10 lbs.
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding
Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Up to 25%
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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INTRODUCTION
The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
The Truist Legal Department is looking for an experienced litigator to join the litigation team in proactively and strategically managing a wide variety of defensive litigation and pre-litigation disputes, as well as collaborating with the business and other Legal teammates to provide advice and counseling to mitigate legal risk. The litigator will work primarily on Deposit litigation as part of the Consumer Litigation Team.
Position has in office expectations 5 days a week. Role can sit in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Winston-Salem, NC or Richmond, VA. This is NOT a remote opportunity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
-
Provide significant internal client legal support day to day
-
Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice, and/or assisting in resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company.
-
Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect the company and the banking industry in area of practice.
-
May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal research and analysis, maintaining files and records
-
Identify need for and when necessary, select, engage, and direct outside counsel to undertake specific matters.
-
Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and supervision to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
-
8 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings.
-
Possess superior written and verbal communication skills
-
Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
-
Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
-
Able to work autonomously without close supervision
-
Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
-
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
Preferred Qualifications:
-
Experience or related training in the financial services industry or a related legal specialty
-
Experience in a corporate legal department having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility
-
An educational focus on business or finance
-
Comfortable working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation
The annual base salary for this position is $155,000 - $190,000. Posted for Virginia area
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Standing
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Walking
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Bending
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Lifting
Up to 10 lbs.
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding
Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Up to 25%
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Associate General Counsel
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, so document your J.D. plus any LL.M. or bar admissions across multiple jurisdictions. Employers filing PERM for AGC roles must demonstrate that the position genuinely requires that level of specialized legal training.
Search employers with active green card filings
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively sponsoring Associate General Counsel roles through employment-based green card filings. Targeting companies with a track record of completed PERM certifications reduces the risk of a sponsorship process stalling midway.
Understand what the PERM recruitment test means for you
Before your employer files PERM, DOL requires a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. For AGC roles, this typically includes print and online advertising. Gaps in your resume that overlap with the posted requirements can complicate the employer's attestation.
Check your priority date before accepting an offer
Your priority date is set when PERM is filed with DOL, not when you receive an offer. If you're from a high-demand country like India or China, ask the employer to review the current Visa Bulletin cutoff dates before you negotiate a start timeline.
Verify the prevailing wage tier for your specific role
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for the AGC job site and duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the applicable wage level before finalizing compensation terms, since a wage below the certified level can invalidate the PERM filing.
Plan for AC21 portability if your I-485 is delayed
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and your original I-140 is approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. For AGC roles, document the occupational overlap carefully when invoking portability.
Green Card Associate General Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers Associate General Counsel roles?
Most Associate General Counsel positions qualify under EB-2, which covers advanced-degree professionals. A J.D. and active bar membership satisfy the advanced-degree requirement. If the employer's internal job description requires only a bachelor's degree plus experience, the role may fall into EB-3 instead, so the job description language matters before PERM is filed.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status renewed in multi-year increments, while employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence. The PERM process requires your employer to run a formal DOL-mandated recruitment test, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and file a labor certification before USCIS even sees the I-140 petition. That sequence takes significantly longer than a standard H-1B filing, and per-country priority-date backlogs can extend the total timeline further.
How do I find employers who sponsor Associate General Counsel positions for green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for legal roles. This matters for AGC candidates because not every legal employer has institutional experience with the PERM recruitment test requirements specific to senior in-house counsel positions.
Can I change employers after my green card process starts?
Yes, but the timing matters. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the process. For Associate General Counsel roles, you'll need to document that the new position's duties overlap sufficiently with the original certified job description.
What does the PERM prevailing wage requirement mean for AGC compensation negotiations?
DOL assigns a prevailing wage level based on the job duties, required education, and geographic work location before the employer files PERM. The employer must pay at least that certified wage throughout the green card process. If your negotiated offer falls below the prevailing wage level for the role, the PERM certification can be invalidated, so both parties should verify the OFLC Wage Search figures early in negotiations.