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Branch Director jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of business leadership and specialty occupation requirements. Sponsoring employers must file a certified LCA with the DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering multi-site operations, prevailing wage compliance, and a defined degree requirement tied to the management role.
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Branch Director - Legal
LOCATION
NY MIDTOWN NEW YORK
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
As a Branch Director, you will oversee multiple practice directors and/or double down as a Practice Director for one practice group. Motivates and provides direction to all branch employees. The Branch Director is responsible for incremental branch revenue growth that is consistent with Robert Half targets. Actively leads marketing activities and creates and maintains a productive business generation culture; facilitates cross-market activities for all practice groups. Oversees and supervises the administrative functions of the branch office.
Key core competencies include:
Results and Execution (Drive & Operational Execution)
- Responsible for overall branch growth via revenue generating activities/multi-practice group performance.
- Execute operational focus areas.
- Meet productivity standards, individual and practice groups.
- Ensure consistent execution of operational best practices.
- Make timely and quality decisions.
- Balance managerial and operational responsibilities.
Infrastructure (Resource Management)
- Attract, source and hire.
- Train, develop and retain staff.
- Create a high-performing team dynamic and positive business development culture.
- Identify and develop high-potential performers.
Business Analysis
- Achieve revenue, margin and operating income goals.
- Expert knowledge of responsible practice groups.
- Display understanding of financial business trends and execute appropriate strategy.
Communication/Collaboration
- Effective communication (feedback, difficult messages, expectations, ownership, corporate goals and accountability).
- Build collaborative relationships throughout the organization and your market.
- Motivate, inspire and lead by example.
- Provide consistent recognition.
- Lead and manage change.
- Facilitate resolution with internal staff, clients and candidates.
- Delegate responsibility.
- Conduct effective meetings, trainings and presentations.
Customer Focus
- Create, develop and execute on customer retention and expansion strategy for branch.
- Build customer loyalty by providing, ensuring and monitoring superior service.
Leadership Approach
- Leads with character, builds trust, respect and credibility through actions and behaviors along with placing team ahead of self.
- Promote and support an inclusive work environment.
- Aware of and accepts responsibility for own actions and behaviors.
- Create a positive, collaborative and balanced branch culture.
- Provide mentoring, coaching and development of all staff.
- Follow through on commitments.
- Invest in own and other personal development and progression.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferred.
- 2+ years’ management or equivalent experience required.
- 2+ years’ Talent Manager experience required.
- Proven performance in Talent Manager or Practice Director roles.
- Experience developing and managing budgets.
- Demonstrated success in business generation, leading and driving business development.
- Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
Salary:
The typical salary range for this position is $66,300.00 to $90,000.00. The salary is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a bonus based upon achievement of performance objectives.
Top Reasons to Work for Robert Half:
- EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE INDUSTRY LEADER – For more than 75 years, our history of success and strong client relationships provide a level of stability few companies can match.
- PERFORMANCE = REWARD – We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including a base salary and bonus pay (for talent professional positions), group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com.
- UPWARD MOBILITY – With more than 300 locations worldwide, we provide excellent career advancement potential, both locally and beyond.
- TOOLS FOR SUCCESS – We provide world-class training, client relationship management tools and advanced technology to help you succeed.
- RESPECTED WORLDWIDE – Robert Half has appeared on FORTUNE magazine’s list of “Most Admired Companies” since 1998, as well as numerous “Best Places to Work” lists around the world.
- OUTSTANDING CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY – We believe in an “Ethics First” philosophy, which means we are committed to social responsibility, promoting inclusion in the workplace, and actively participating in communities where we live and work. Learn more by downloading Robert Half’s Corporate Responsibility Report at roberthalf.com/about-robert-half/corporate-responsibility.
Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
JOB LOCATION
NY MIDTOWN NEW YORK
JOB REQUISITION
Branch Director - Legal
LOCATION
NY MIDTOWN NEW YORK
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
As a Branch Director, you will oversee multiple practice directors and/or double down as a Practice Director for one practice group. Motivates and provides direction to all branch employees. The Branch Director is responsible for incremental branch revenue growth that is consistent with Robert Half targets. Actively leads marketing activities and creates and maintains a productive business generation culture; facilitates cross-market activities for all practice groups. Oversees and supervises the administrative functions of the branch office.
Key core competencies include:
Results and Execution (Drive & Operational Execution)
- Responsible for overall branch growth via revenue generating activities/multi-practice group performance.
- Execute operational focus areas.
- Meet productivity standards, individual and practice groups.
- Ensure consistent execution of operational best practices.
- Make timely and quality decisions.
- Balance managerial and operational responsibilities.
Infrastructure (Resource Management)
- Attract, source and hire.
- Train, develop and retain staff.
- Create a high-performing team dynamic and positive business development culture.
- Identify and develop high-potential performers.
Business Analysis
- Achieve revenue, margin and operating income goals.
- Expert knowledge of responsible practice groups.
- Display understanding of financial business trends and execute appropriate strategy.
Communication/Collaboration
- Effective communication (feedback, difficult messages, expectations, ownership, corporate goals and accountability).
- Build collaborative relationships throughout the organization and your market.
- Motivate, inspire and lead by example.
- Provide consistent recognition.
- Lead and manage change.
- Facilitate resolution with internal staff, clients and candidates.
- Delegate responsibility.
- Conduct effective meetings, trainings and presentations.
Customer Focus
- Create, develop and execute on customer retention and expansion strategy for branch.
- Build customer loyalty by providing, ensuring and monitoring superior service.
Leadership Approach
- Leads with character, builds trust, respect and credibility through actions and behaviors along with placing team ahead of self.
- Promote and support an inclusive work environment.
- Aware of and accepts responsibility for own actions and behaviors.
- Create a positive, collaborative and balanced branch culture.
- Provide mentoring, coaching and development of all staff.
- Follow through on commitments.
- Invest in own and other personal development and progression.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferred.
- 2+ years’ management or equivalent experience required.
- 2+ years’ Talent Manager experience required.
- Proven performance in Talent Manager or Practice Director roles.
- Experience developing and managing budgets.
- Demonstrated success in business generation, leading and driving business development.
- Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
Salary:
The typical salary range for this position is $66,300.00 to $90,000.00. The salary is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a bonus based upon achievement of performance objectives.
Top Reasons to Work for Robert Half:
- EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE INDUSTRY LEADER – For more than 75 years, our history of success and strong client relationships provide a level of stability few companies can match.
- PERFORMANCE = REWARD – We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including a base salary and bonus pay (for talent professional positions), group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com.
- UPWARD MOBILITY – With more than 300 locations worldwide, we provide excellent career advancement potential, both locally and beyond.
- TOOLS FOR SUCCESS – We provide world-class training, client relationship management tools and advanced technology to help you succeed.
- RESPECTED WORLDWIDE – Robert Half has appeared on FORTUNE magazine’s list of “Most Admired Companies” since 1998, as well as numerous “Best Places to Work” lists around the world.
- OUTSTANDING CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY – We believe in an “Ethics First” philosophy, which means we are committed to social responsibility, promoting inclusion in the workplace, and actively participating in communities where we live and work. Learn more by downloading Robert Half’s Corporate Responsibility Report at roberthalf.com/about-robert-half/corporate-responsibility.
Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
JOB LOCATION
NY MIDTOWN NEW YORK
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Branch Director
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Branch Director roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a specific degree field like business administration, finance, or operations management. Document how your academic background directly supports the strategic and financial duties in your job description before applying.
Verify prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, and knowing it protects you from underpaid sponsorship packages.
Target employers with multi-state branch structures
Organizations running branches across multiple states have existing LCA and I-129 infrastructure. Each worksite needs its own certified LCA, so employers already managing multi-location compliance are better equipped to sponsor a Branch Director without delays.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Find Branch Director openings at companies with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history by searching Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have filed for management-level roles, letting you focus your applications on organizations already set up to sponsor.
Clarify cap status before your employer starts filing
Confirm whether your prospective employer is cap-exempt, such as a nonprofit, university, or government research organization. Cap-exempt employers can file an I-129 at any time and avoid the annual cap selection process entirely, giving you more predictable timelines.
Account for LCA timing in your transition plan
Your employer must get the LCA certified by DOL before filing the I-129 with USCIS. Build at least two to three weeks of LCA processing into your start-date negotiation, especially if you're changing jobs during an existing H-1B period.
H-1B Visa Branch Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Branch Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, management, finance, or a related discipline. The employer must demonstrate in the I-129 petition that the role's duties, including budget oversight, staff leadership, and strategic planning, are degree-level in nature. Generalist management roles without a defined degree requirement may face scrutiny from USCIS.
How does multi-location work affect my H-1B as a Branch Director?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL. If your Branch Director role involves regular oversight across multiple branch locations, your employer must file separate LCAs for each site. Traveling to a location not covered by a certified LCA, even briefly, creates compliance risk for both you and your employer.
What happens to my H-1B status if the branch I direct is restructured or closed?
If your position is eliminated, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or leave the country. H-1B status is granted in three-year increments, extendable to a six-year maximum, but it's tied to a valid employer-employee relationship. Document any organizational changes quickly and work with your employer on next steps.
Can I use my current H-1B approval to start a Branch Director role at a new employer?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If you've had an approved I-129 for at least 180 days, you can begin working for a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification as soon as the new employer files a non-frivolous I-129 on your behalf. Confirm the SOC codes align before switching roles.
Where can I find Branch Director jobs at employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists Branch Director openings at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not guessing which companies actually sponsor. You can search by role and location to identify organizations that have already built the compliance infrastructure needed to sponsor management-level positions efficiently.