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Assistant Counsel roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in law (J.D.). Corporate legal departments, financial institutions, and healthcare systems regularly file H-1B petitions for in-house counsel positions. Most roles fall under SOC code 23-1011, and prevailing wage compliance is confirmed through the employer's Labor Condition Application.
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FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design debug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.
Shift:
The regular hours for this position are day shift.
Job Description:
We are looking for a Commercial Contracts Counsel to join our legal team to support the review, drafting, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements. This role will work closely with business partners across sales, procurement, supply chain, finance, IT, and engineering teams to facilitate business transactions while helping manage legal and business risk.
The successful candidate will serve as a day to day advisor on routine and moderately complex contracting matters and will collaborate with senior members of the legal team on more complex, strategic or non-standard transactions.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including master supply agreements, sales contracts, purchase orders, statements of work, vendor/supplier agreements, equipment procurement contracts, software licenses, NDAs, and services agreements
- Partner with sales, procurement, and business teams to provide guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the company's contract templates, playbooks, standard terms, and contract management system (e.g., Ironclad) to drive consistency and efficiency
- Escalate complex, high-risk or non-standard contract issues to senior legal leadership
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial contracting in the semiconductor industry, including export controls, trade compliance, and IP licensing considerations
- Partner with finance, compliance, and other internal stakeholders as needed on contract-related matters
Qualifications
Required:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- 3-5 years of relevant legal experience in commercial transactions, contract drafting/negotiation, or technology transactions
- Strong contract drafting skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a high volume of contracts simultaneously
- Excellent judgment in balancing legal risk with business objectives
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders
Preferred:
- 1-2 years of experience at a large law firm (Am Law 50 or equivalent) with a transactional or technology transactions practice
- Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, or advanced technology manufacturing industry
- Familiarity with semiconductor-specific contract structures, including IP licensing, equipment and materials supply and purchase agreements
- Familiarity with Ironclad
Skills:
Contract Law, Contract Negotiations, Contract Writing, Legal Negotiations, Legal Operations, Legal Writing
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work | Required
Pay Range:
$132,400.00 - $173,775.00
Pay Range Explained:
This role in Denver, Colorado pays between $132,400.00 and $173,775.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.
For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location.
Forming Our Future together
FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design debug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.
Shift:
The regular hours for this position are day shift.
Job Description:
We are looking for a Commercial Contracts Counsel to join our legal team to support the review, drafting, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements. This role will work closely with business partners across sales, procurement, supply chain, finance, IT, and engineering teams to facilitate business transactions while helping manage legal and business risk.
The successful candidate will serve as a day to day advisor on routine and moderately complex contracting matters and will collaborate with senior members of the legal team on more complex, strategic or non-standard transactions.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including master supply agreements, sales contracts, purchase orders, statements of work, vendor/supplier agreements, equipment procurement contracts, software licenses, NDAs, and services agreements
- Partner with sales, procurement, and business teams to provide guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the company's contract templates, playbooks, standard terms, and contract management system (e.g., Ironclad) to drive consistency and efficiency
- Escalate complex, high-risk or non-standard contract issues to senior legal leadership
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial contracting in the semiconductor industry, including export controls, trade compliance, and IP licensing considerations
- Partner with finance, compliance, and other internal stakeholders as needed on contract-related matters
Qualifications
Required:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- 3-5 years of relevant legal experience in commercial transactions, contract drafting/negotiation, or technology transactions
- Strong contract drafting skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a high volume of contracts simultaneously
- Excellent judgment in balancing legal risk with business objectives
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders
Preferred:
- 1-2 years of experience at a large law firm (Am Law 50 or equivalent) with a transactional or technology transactions practice
- Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, or advanced technology manufacturing industry
- Familiarity with semiconductor-specific contract structures, including IP licensing, equipment and materials supply and purchase agreements
- Familiarity with Ironclad
Skills:
Contract Law, Contract Negotiations, Contract Writing, Legal Negotiations, Legal Operations, Legal Writing
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work | Required
Pay Range:
$132,400.00 - $173,775.00
Pay Range Explained:
This role in Denver, Colorado pays between $132,400.00 and $173,775.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.
For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location.
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Verify your J.D. meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires that your degree directly relate to the role's duties. A foreign law degree needs a credential evaluation confirming U.S. J.D. equivalency before your employer files the I-129, or the petition risks an RFE.
Target employers with in-house legal departments
Corporate legal teams at banks, insurers, and hospital systems file H-1B petitions far more consistently than small law firms. Search Migrate Mate to filter Assistant Counsel openings by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in legal occupations.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Assistant Counsel (SOC 23-1011) in your metro area before your offer discussion starts.
Clarify bar admission requirements with your employer early
Some Assistant Counsel roles require active state bar membership, which USCIS may treat as a specialty occupation qualifier. Confirm whether bar admission is a stated job requirement before the I-129 is drafted, since it affects how the petition is structured.
Ask about premium processing during offer negotiation
USCIS standard H-1B processing can take several months. For legal roles with firm start dates tied to litigation calendars or closing schedules, request that your employer elect premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation duties
Pull the O*NET profile for Lawyers (23-1011) and cross-reference your actual job description before filing. A strong duty-to-degree match in the petition reduces RFE risk on the specialty occupation prong for in-house counsel positions.
H-1B Visa Assistant Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Counsel role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a J.D. or equivalent as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS looks at whether a bachelor's-level degree in a specific field is normally required for the role. In-house counsel positions at corporations typically satisfy this because the duties involve legal analysis that a law degree directly enables.
Can I work as Assistant Counsel on H-1B if I passed the bar in a different state than where the job is located?
It depends on whether the employer lists bar admission as a job requirement. If the role requires active bar membership, you'll need admission in the correct jurisdiction before the petition is filed or before you begin practicing. Some employers sponsor candidates who are already studying for the relevant state bar, but the petition language needs to reflect that accurately to avoid complications at USCIS.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Counsel positions?
Large corporations with dedicated legal departments, including financial services firms, healthcare systems, technology companies, and insurance carriers, file the most H-1B LCAs for in-house counsel roles. Law firms sponsor far less frequently for staff attorney or counsel positions than corporate legal teams do. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history in legal occupations on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement work for Assistant Counsel roles?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting the I-129. The LCA must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for Lawyers (SOC 23-1011) in your work location. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search. The employer is legally prohibited from paying below that certified wage for the duration of the H-1B.
Does holding a foreign law degree affect my H-1B eligibility for an Assistant Counsel role?
A foreign law degree doesn't automatically disqualify you, but it must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Your employer will need a credential evaluation from a recognized organization confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. J.D. before USCIS will accept it as satisfying the specialty occupation educational requirement. Gaps in the evaluation or degree translation can trigger an RFE, so this step needs to be completed before the petition is filed.