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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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Come join our amazing team of leaders, learners, and world-class legal professionals accelerating Intuit’s mission of powering prosperity for consumers and small businesses all over the world. Our Data Privacy team works hand in hand with our business partners to build a privacy program that keeps pace with a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, including the rise of AI-driven products and features.
Intuit is hiring a Corporate Counsel, Privacy Compliance to help manage and mature core components of our global privacy program. Reporting to the Head of Privacy Regulatory Compliance on the Data Privacy team, you will proactively assess legal risk and use your experience to provide smart, practical guidance to stakeholders about the responsible usage of data. You will also work closely with technical and business stakeholders to build durable, scalable compliance processes (using cutting-edge tools and technologies) that keep up with Intuit’s pace of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Manage Intuit’s privacy risk and impact assessments (PIA) program, including governance, workflows, and compliance with CCPA’s automated decision making regulations.
- Own and evolve Intuit’s data subject rights (DSR) compliance program across the US and globally, ensuring processes meet requirements under CCPA/US state privacy laws, GDPR, and other applicable international frameworks.
- Drive continuous improvement of privacy compliance tooling and processes, including automation opportunities for PIAs, risk assessments, and DSR fulfillment.
- Advise on the application of privacy-by-design principles (data minimization, purpose limitation, transparency, and customer choice) to new and evolving technologies.
- Act as a trusted privacy subject matter expert to cross-functional teams and provide actionable guidance and advice to enable smart risk.
- Translate complex and changing privacy regulations into practical, scalable compliance frameworks, playbooks, and training for cross-functional partners.
- Monitor the global regulatory landscape, including emerging AI-specific privacy and data protection laws, and translate developments into program updates.
- Build strong working relationships across Legal, Product, Engineering, and Business teams, and drive alignment across competing points of view to reach practical outcomes.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of relevant legal experience (in-house and/or at a law firm).
- Strong working knowledge of US state and federal privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, etc.) and familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA).
- Experience building, running, or maturing privacy programs.
- Technologically adept, with working fluency with AI and emerging technologies.
- Comfort engaging directly with technical stakeholders on data flows, system design, and engineering trade-offs — you don’t need to write code, but you need to be conversant with those who do.
- Proven ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable policies, frameworks, and guidelines.
- A learning mindset and comfort operating in ambiguity as laws and technology continue to evolve.
- Concise and efficient communicator.
- JD and membership in good standing with at least one US State Bar.
Preferred Qualifications
- IAPP privacy or AI certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or AIGP) preferred, but not required.
- Experience advising on AI governance, model risk, or responsible AI programs.
- Familiarity with privacy compliance tooling and automation (e.g., PIA workflow platforms, DSR fulfillment systems, data mapping tools).
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
The expected base pay range for this position is:
- Oakland $198,500 - $268,500
- Mountain View, CA $198,500 - $268,500
- New York $173,500 - $234,500
Overview
Come join our amazing team of leaders, learners, and world-class legal professionals accelerating Intuit’s mission of powering prosperity for consumers and small businesses all over the world. Our Data Privacy team works hand in hand with our business partners to build a privacy program that keeps pace with a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, including the rise of AI-driven products and features.
Intuit is hiring a Corporate Counsel, Privacy Compliance to help manage and mature core components of our global privacy program. Reporting to the Head of Privacy Regulatory Compliance on the Data Privacy team, you will proactively assess legal risk and use your experience to provide smart, practical guidance to stakeholders about the responsible usage of data. You will also work closely with technical and business stakeholders to build durable, scalable compliance processes (using cutting-edge tools and technologies) that keep up with Intuit’s pace of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Manage Intuit’s privacy risk and impact assessments (PIA) program, including governance, workflows, and compliance with CCPA’s automated decision making regulations.
- Own and evolve Intuit’s data subject rights (DSR) compliance program across the US and globally, ensuring processes meet requirements under CCPA/US state privacy laws, GDPR, and other applicable international frameworks.
- Drive continuous improvement of privacy compliance tooling and processes, including automation opportunities for PIAs, risk assessments, and DSR fulfillment.
- Advise on the application of privacy-by-design principles (data minimization, purpose limitation, transparency, and customer choice) to new and evolving technologies.
- Act as a trusted privacy subject matter expert to cross-functional teams and provide actionable guidance and advice to enable smart risk.
- Translate complex and changing privacy regulations into practical, scalable compliance frameworks, playbooks, and training for cross-functional partners.
- Monitor the global regulatory landscape, including emerging AI-specific privacy and data protection laws, and translate developments into program updates.
- Build strong working relationships across Legal, Product, Engineering, and Business teams, and drive alignment across competing points of view to reach practical outcomes.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of relevant legal experience (in-house and/or at a law firm).
- Strong working knowledge of US state and federal privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, etc.) and familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA).
- Experience building, running, or maturing privacy programs.
- Technologically adept, with working fluency with AI and emerging technologies.
- Comfort engaging directly with technical stakeholders on data flows, system design, and engineering trade-offs — you don’t need to write code, but you need to be conversant with those who do.
- Proven ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable policies, frameworks, and guidelines.
- A learning mindset and comfort operating in ambiguity as laws and technology continue to evolve.
- Concise and efficient communicator.
- JD and membership in good standing with at least one US State Bar.
Preferred Qualifications
- IAPP privacy or AI certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or AIGP) preferred, but not required.
- Experience advising on AI governance, model risk, or responsible AI programs.
- Familiarity with privacy compliance tooling and automation (e.g., PIA workflow platforms, DSR fulfillment systems, data mapping tools).
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
The expected base pay range for this position is:
- Oakland $198,500 - $268,500
- Mountain View, CA $198,500 - $268,500
- New York $173,500 - $234,500
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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.