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Corporate Legal Counsel roles at U.S. companies qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, with employers filing PERM labor certification through DOL before submitting the I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS. Most in-house counsel positions require a J.D. and active bar admission, which supports the advanced-degree EB-2 classification.
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Job Title: Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
Posting Start Date: 9/1/26
Job Location(s): Greensboro, Irvine
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78306
Job Description:
Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
This position can be based in a Skyworks office in one of the following locations: Irvine, California; Greensboro, North Carolina; or Texas.
Skyworks is seeking a talented lawyer with commercial and transactional experience to join the Skyworks legal team. This position will report to the Senior Corporate Legal Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs. The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively as part of a small, fast-paced legal team, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Responsibilities
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Serve as a primary commercial attorney for assigned business functions, independently managing a broad range of domestic and international commercial and technology transactions from initial review through negotiation, execution, and post-signing support for Skyworks’ sourcing, engineering, BU, marketing, sales, and/or global business operations.
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Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including customer and sales agreements; supply, procurement, manufacturing, and services agreements; joint development and engineering agreements; software, SaaS, cloud, data, and evaluation licenses; IT and professional-services agreements; nondisclosure agreements; and other agreements supporting Skyworks’ global operations.
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Develop practical negotiation strategies, identify and clearly communicate material legal and business risks, make recommendations consistent with company risk tolerances, and escalate significant issues appropriately.
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Coordinate with local counsel and Skyworks legal colleagues on cross-border transactions, local-law requirements, and the consistent application of company contracting policies and standards.
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Collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders on negotiation of agreements.
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Advise senior management on commercial and transactional matters, providing proactive strategic advice and counsel to internal teams regarding business and legal issues and risks.
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Help resolve business disputes and address other inquiries (such as audits) arising out of transactional or commercial matters, working with legal colleagues and outside counsel as needed.
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Draft and deliver training materials and presentations related to contractual and commercial requirements.
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Support the development and continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, contract-lifecycle-management systems, and responsible uses of AI-enabled legal tools, with the goals of improving consistency, cycle time, compliance, and visibility.
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Assist with M&A and integration efforts where needed.
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Perform such other tasks as necessary, or as assigned by legal department management.
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed to meet with legal team members and internal clients and to lead negotiations.
Required Experience and Skills
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Minimum of 15 years' overall job experience with 8 years’ experience handling commercial legal matters and negotiating contracts.
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Substantial experience independently drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology, sales, procurement, services, licensing, and nondisclosure agreements.
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Experience advising and supporting corporate clients with complex transactional or commercial contracting, whether at a law firm or in-house.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and work well with people at all levels of the organization.
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Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to handle and advance multiple projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.
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In-house experience at a global, public semiconductor or technology company is a plus.
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Experience responding to customer and supplier audits arising from commercial relationships is a plus.
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Comfort using modern legal and business technology, including Microsoft 365 and contract-lifecycle-management, collaboration, and AI-enabled tools.
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Ability to learn complex technologies and business models quickly and translate legal analysis into concise, practical recommendations.
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Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with demonstrated ability to improve processes and operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
Must Have Education and Licenses
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JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
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Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel in the applicable work location if required.
Desired Experience and Skills
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $143,000 - $286,400 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Corporate Legal Counsel
Document your bar admissions strategically
Your PERM application ties the job requirements to your credentials. Gather official certificates of good standing from every jurisdiction where you're admitted, because DOL auditors request these to verify that stated requirements match your actual qualifications.
Target companies with dedicated legal departments
In-house legal teams at publicly traded companies, regulated financial institutions, and large healthcare systems routinely sponsor green cards for corporate counsel roles. These employers already have immigration counsel on retainer and understand the PERM timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Corporate Legal Counsel roles on Migrate Mate to identify employers with active green card filing history for this job title, so you're applying where sponsorship is an established practice rather than a negotiation.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
If the posted role requires a J.D. as a minimum, EB-2 advanced-degree classification is standard. If the employer drafts the PERM job description to require only a bachelor's degree plus experience, it defaults to EB-3, which affects your priority date and wait time.
Negotiate PERM filing timing before your start date
USCIS requires you to be in a valid nonimmigrant status throughout adjustment of status. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel whether they'll file PERM within the first year, since early filing preserves your priority date against potential backlog shifts.
Verify the prevailing wage before the offer stage
DOL's PERM process requires your offered salary to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the Level II or Level III wage for your specific metro area before finalizing your compensation negotiation.
Green Card Corporate Legal Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Corporate Legal Counsel qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Corporate Legal Counsel roles typically require a J.D., which is a U.S. professional degree that satisfies the EB-2 advanced-degree requirement. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available, then submits an I-140 petition to USCIS under the EB-2 classification. Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction is usually a stated requirement and must appear in the PERM job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap at the EB-2 or EB-3 petition level for most nationalities. The PERM process is longer, often 18 to 36 months from labor certification through adjustment of status, but it eliminates lottery risk and eventual status uncertainty. Many employers initiate green card filing while you're already working on an H-1B.
Which employers regularly sponsor green cards for in-house legal counsel?
Large financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, and technology firms with dedicated legal departments are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations have established relationships with immigration law firms and include green card sponsorship in standard employment packages for legal professionals. Regulated industries such as banking, pharmaceuticals, and energy tend to sponsor at higher rates because their legal teams handle complex compliance work requiring specialized expertise.
How can I find Corporate Legal Counsel jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Corporate Legal Counsel roles filtered by employers with documented green card filing activity. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already sponsored similar positions rather than spending time negotiating sponsorship from scratch. Targeting employers with established immigration processes is the most efficient path to a PERM-based sponsorship offer.
Can my employer start the PERM process before I have an H-1B or other status?
PERM filing has no status requirement, so your employer can begin labor certification at any point. You do need to be in valid nonimmigrant status when you file Form I-485 for adjustment of status, which is the final U.S.-based step. If you're outside the U.S. when your I-140 is approved, you can complete the process through consular processing instead, which has no status requirement.