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Legal Counsel roles at U.S. corporations and law departments qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree level and credentials. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, permanently anchoring your immigration status to the role rather than a temporary visa.
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Rumble is the Freedom-First technology platform. We proudly offer a video platform, cloud services, advertising solutions, and a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet.
The Legal Counsel - Media will support Rumble’s video and advertising businesses, as well as intellectual property management, commercial contracting, and emerging digital asset initiatives, including non-custodial crypto products. This role is best suited for an attorney with 5–10 years of relevant experience, including in-house advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, services, talent, licensing, nondisclosure, and technology contracts.
- Provide practical legal advice on intellectual property, marketing, content, risk, compliance, and privacy matters.
- Support content, marketing, and media initiatives by reviewing campaigns and materials for legal and regulatory compliance, including advertising, social media, rights, and clearances.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Content, Sales, HR, Finance, Tech, and Product teams to align legal guidance with business objectives.
- Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and processes to drive efficiency and consistency.
- Support legal and compliance operations, including matter management, document management, and internal training on legal policies.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of legal experience, with a mix of in-house and law firm experience preferred.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Experience in media, entertainment, or digital content, including advertising, content production, talent agreements, licensing, or digital platforms.
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
- Ability to translate legal risk into practical, business-oriented advice.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
- High integrity, professionalism, and ownership mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Education & Licensing
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Ability to obtain any additional in-house authorization required by the company’s location.
Travel
- Ability to travel occasionally to Rumble office locations.
Annual Compensation Range:
$110,000 - $150,000 USD base + benefits + equity
Note: The salary range listed for this position is a good faith estimate based on experience, qualifications, and internal compensation structure. The actual salary offered varies depending on the candidate's skill level and experience. This posting refers to an active vacancy within the organization.
Why Our Team Loves Working Here:
- We are making a significant financial impact for our video creator community; we’re proud of their success stories.
- We enjoy challenging the status quo and going head-to-head against Big Tech.
- We aren’t afraid to try new things; we act fast and want to win.
- We pay competitive salaries and provide great benefits.
EEO Statement:
Rumble is an equal opportunity employer. We promote an equal playing field where everyone has the same opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Rumble is an active participant in the e-verify program.
Physical demands of the position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time while using a computer and/or keyboard. The employee is required to communicate verbally and hear. The employee may be required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, and stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including the use of computers.
INTRODUCTION
Rumble is the Freedom-First technology platform. We proudly offer a video platform, cloud services, advertising solutions, and a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet.
The Legal Counsel - Media will support Rumble’s video and advertising businesses, as well as intellectual property management, commercial contracting, and emerging digital asset initiatives, including non-custodial crypto products. This role is best suited for an attorney with 5–10 years of relevant experience, including in-house advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, services, talent, licensing, nondisclosure, and technology contracts.
- Provide practical legal advice on intellectual property, marketing, content, risk, compliance, and privacy matters.
- Support content, marketing, and media initiatives by reviewing campaigns and materials for legal and regulatory compliance, including advertising, social media, rights, and clearances.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Content, Sales, HR, Finance, Tech, and Product teams to align legal guidance with business objectives.
- Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and processes to drive efficiency and consistency.
- Support legal and compliance operations, including matter management, document management, and internal training on legal policies.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of legal experience, with a mix of in-house and law firm experience preferred.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Experience in media, entertainment, or digital content, including advertising, content production, talent agreements, licensing, or digital platforms.
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
- Ability to translate legal risk into practical, business-oriented advice.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
- High integrity, professionalism, and ownership mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Education & Licensing
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Ability to obtain any additional in-house authorization required by the company’s location.
Travel
- Ability to travel occasionally to Rumble office locations.
Annual Compensation Range:
$110,000 - $150,000 USD base + benefits + equity
Note: The salary range listed for this position is a good faith estimate based on experience, qualifications, and internal compensation structure. The actual salary offered varies depending on the candidate's skill level and experience. This posting refers to an active vacancy within the organization.
Why Our Team Loves Working Here:
- We are making a significant financial impact for our video creator community; we’re proud of their success stories.
- We enjoy challenging the status quo and going head-to-head against Big Tech.
- We aren’t afraid to try new things; we act fast and want to win.
- We pay competitive salaries and provide great benefits.
EEO Statement:
Rumble is an equal opportunity employer. We promote an equal playing field where everyone has the same opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Rumble is an active participant in the e-verify program.
Physical demands of the position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time while using a computer and/or keyboard. The employee is required to communicate verbally and hear. The employee may be required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, and stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including the use of computers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Legal Counsel
Document your bar admissions and equivalency
Foreign law degrees often require a credential evaluation before USCIS accepts them as equivalent to a U.S. J.D. Get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer starts the PERM process to avoid delays at the I-140 stage.
Target in-house counsel roles at large employers
Corporate legal departments at publicly traded companies file PERM petitions routinely and have dedicated immigration counsel or HR teams who understand the process. Outside law firm associate roles are less commonly sponsored because partnership-track positions raise PERM audit concerns around job duties.
Verify the job description matches PERM requirements
PERM requires the posted job duties to reflect what you actually do daily. If your employer lists duties that are narrower than your real scope, an audit can invalidate the entire certification. Review the draft job description carefully before DOL posting begins.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Legal Counsel roles by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history, so you spend your job search targeting companies that already sponsor rather than asking HR departments to start from scratch.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your metro area before salary discussions so you know the floor the petition legally requires.
File the I-140 concurrently if your priority date is current
Once PERM is certified, your employer can file the I-140 immediately. If your country of birth has a current EB-2 or EB-3 priority date, you may be able to file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently, shaving months off your total wait time.
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Find Legal Counsel JobsLegal Counsel Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Legal Counsel roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most in-house Legal Counsel positions qualify under EB-2 because they require a J.D. or equivalent advanced degree. If the role is classified as requiring only a bachelor's degree plus law license, EB-3 professional applies instead. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the correct category based on the actual minimum requirements written into the PERM job description.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from an H-1B for a Legal Counsel role?
The H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 85,000 annually, subject to lottery selection, and tied to a specific employer term. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to a year before USCIS even begins adjudicating the I-140, so total processing often runs two to five years for applicants from low-backlog countries.
Can a foreign-trained lawyer get a green card through employment as Legal Counsel?
Yes, but credential documentation matters. USCIS requires that your foreign law degree be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. J.D. or bachelor's degree, depending on the EB category. You'll also need evidence of bar admission in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia if the job description requires it, since PERM regulations prohibit impossible-to-meet requirements that screen out otherwise qualified U.S. workers.
Where can I find Legal Counsel jobs that sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Legal Counsel positions filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have already completed PERM filings for similar roles significantly shortens the timeline from offer to petition, because the employer's legal and HR infrastructure is already in place rather than being built around your case.
What happens to my green card process if I change employers before the I-485 is approved?
If your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification without starting over. For Legal Counsel roles, moving to another in-house counsel or legal advisory position generally satisfies the same-or-similar standard, but your immigration attorney should review the new job duties against the approved petition before you resign.
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