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In House Counsel roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Legal roles requiring a J.D. and bar admission typically satisfy the advanced-degree requirement, making sponsorship a realistic path for foreign-trained attorneys.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin Fehr & Peers to provide legal counsel for a team empowered to collaborate, innovate, and develop creative transportation solutions that improve communities. Here, legal is a trusted partner to project managers, not a gatekeeper, and you’ll have real influence on how the work gets done.
We are a transportation planning and engineering firm with 24 offices and more than 400 staff nationwide. Since 1985, we have partnered with public, private, and institutional clients to design and plan safer, more effective ways for people and goods to move. Bringing together data, technology, and the experiences of the communities we serve, we help clients make confident, well-informed decisions.
We are seeking a talented and motivated attorney to join our two-person legal team within our Corporate Services group. Our legal team takes a consultative approach, offering clear advice, thoughtful solutions, and resources that help colleagues make informed decisions.
We value work-life balance. We also value giving staff members opportunities for skill development, growth, and mentorship. We provide competitive benefits, and the flexibility to seamlessly work both in the office and remotely.
Responsibilities
Contract Counsel:
- Review, edit, and negotiate a range of contracts, including professional services agreements, subconsultant agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts
- Identify key risks in contracts and clearly explain those risks, legal concepts, and alternative approaches so technical staff can make informed business decisions
- Partner with project managers and business services staff to negotiate contracts with clients, teaming partners, and vendors
- Provide guidance on compliance matters, including conflicts of interests, confidentiality, and insurance requirements
- Manage intake and scheduling for contract review requests
Business Compliance and Support:
- Assist with business registrations and licensing in various jurisdictions
- Conduct legal research and make recommendations on a variety of topics relevant to our business
- Build your understanding of our technical services and the legal landscape for A&E firms, so your risk assessments and recommendations stay grounded in how the work actually gets done
Resource Management:
- Maintain and update legal resources such as contract templates, guidance documents, and internal training materials
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
- 3+ years of professional experience as an attorney with substantial experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, think critically through complex issues, and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for explaining legal concepts and contract terms to our non-legal staff
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal relationships
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to independently balance multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A collaborative mindset grounded in humility, strong listening skills, and a supportive approach to working with colleagues
- Curiosity and adaptability in leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to improve workflows, enhance analysis, and support efficient legal service delivery
- Ability to reliably work in the Roseville office at least two days per week. Ability to travel to our Walnut Creek office occasionally (usually 2-4 times per year)
- Full-time and part-time schedules considered
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.
Benefit Highlights:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave
- 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Mentoring and Career Development programs
- Research and Development group participation, and more
Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.
EEO: Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Join Fehr & Peers to provide legal counsel for a team empowered to collaborate, innovate, and develop creative transportation solutions that improve communities. Here, legal is a trusted partner to project managers, not a gatekeeper, and you’ll have real influence on how the work gets done.
We are a transportation planning and engineering firm with 24 offices and more than 400 staff nationwide. Since 1985, we have partnered with public, private, and institutional clients to design and plan safer, more effective ways for people and goods to move. Bringing together data, technology, and the experiences of the communities we serve, we help clients make confident, well-informed decisions.
We are seeking a talented and motivated attorney to join our two-person legal team within our Corporate Services group. Our legal team takes a consultative approach, offering clear advice, thoughtful solutions, and resources that help colleagues make informed decisions.
We value work-life balance. We also value giving staff members opportunities for skill development, growth, and mentorship. We provide competitive benefits, and the flexibility to seamlessly work both in the office and remotely.
Responsibilities
Contract Counsel:
- Review, edit, and negotiate a range of contracts, including professional services agreements, subconsultant agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts
- Identify key risks in contracts and clearly explain those risks, legal concepts, and alternative approaches so technical staff can make informed business decisions
- Partner with project managers and business services staff to negotiate contracts with clients, teaming partners, and vendors
- Provide guidance on compliance matters, including conflicts of interests, confidentiality, and insurance requirements
- Manage intake and scheduling for contract review requests
Business Compliance and Support:
- Assist with business registrations and licensing in various jurisdictions
- Conduct legal research and make recommendations on a variety of topics relevant to our business
- Build your understanding of our technical services and the legal landscape for A&E firms, so your risk assessments and recommendations stay grounded in how the work actually gets done
Resource Management:
- Maintain and update legal resources such as contract templates, guidance documents, and internal training materials
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
- 3+ years of professional experience as an attorney with substantial experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, think critically through complex issues, and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for explaining legal concepts and contract terms to our non-legal staff
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal relationships
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to independently balance multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A collaborative mindset grounded in humility, strong listening skills, and a supportive approach to working with colleagues
- Curiosity and adaptability in leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to improve workflows, enhance analysis, and support efficient legal service delivery
- Ability to reliably work in the Roseville office at least two days per week. Ability to travel to our Walnut Creek office occasionally (usually 2-4 times per year)
- Full-time and part-time schedules considered
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.
Benefit Highlights:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave
- 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Mentoring and Career Development programs
- Research and Development group participation, and more
Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.
EEO: Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in In House Counsel
Verify your J.D. qualifies under EB-2
Foreign law degrees need a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. J.D. before PERM filing begins. Get a course-by-course evaluation early so credential gaps don't stall your employer's I-140 petition later.
Target companies with dedicated legal departments
Large public companies, financial institutions, and tech firms maintain in-house legal teams large enough to absorb PERM recruitment timelines. Smaller companies often can't sustain the 60-to-90-day DOL audit window without disrupting hiring plans.
Ask about bar admission requirements upfront
Many EB-2 PERM applications for In House Counsel roles list active bar admission as a job requirement. If you're not yet admitted in the relevant state, clarify whether your employer will file before or after you pass, since PERM job requirements must reflect actual duties.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter In House Counsel roles by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history. This cuts prospecting time and surfaces companies that have already committed to the green card process for legal professionals.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage throughout the green card process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for your role and location before accepting an offer, so you're not underpaid relative to the certified wage.
Understand priority dates for your country at EB-2
If you're from India or China, EB-2 priority date backlogs can add years to your wait. EB-3 sometimes moves faster for those nationalities, and your employer can file a concurrent I-140 and I-485 if a visa number is immediately available to you.
Green Card In House Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an In House Counsel role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most In House Counsel positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a J.D. or equivalent advanced degree as a minimum requirement. If the role is structured to require only a bachelor's degree plus limited legal experience, it may fall under EB-3 instead. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the classification based on the actual job requirements used in the PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for In House Counsel roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to lottery selection. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-2 or EB-3 level for most nationalities, and it leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is a path to a green card rather than repeated renewals.
What documents should I prepare before an employer starts the PERM process?
You'll need a credential evaluation of your law degree if it was issued outside the United States, official transcripts, your bar admission certificate or proof of eligibility, and a detailed resume reflecting the duties in the PERM job description. Discrepancies between your credentials and the filed job requirements are a common cause of PERM audits, so document alignment matters early.
How can I find In House Counsel employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search In House Counsel roles filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already gone through the process for legal professionals. General job boards don't surface this sponsorship data, which means you can spend months pursuing roles at employers who won't sponsor.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes. Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, you can port to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. In-house legal roles generally qualify as similar to other legal positions, but your new employer should confirm the occupational classification matches before you make the move.