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Commercial real estate roles in asset management, brokerage, development, and finance regularly appear on H-1B visa LCA filings. Employers in this sector sponsor for analysts, associate brokers, and asset managers whose work requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, satisfying the specialty occupation standard.
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Provides day to day legal counsel and operational support within a defined business or legal domain. This role works closely with business partners to ensure legal guidance aligns with business objectives and approved risk tolerance.
Job Description
Summary
Provides day to day legal counsel and operational support within a defined business or legal domain. This role works closely with business partners to ensure legal guidance aligns with business objectives and approved risk tolerance.
Job Duties
- Provide day to day legal advice and guidance to business partners.
- Support department leadership on complex or escalated matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and legal documents.
- Partner with business stakeholders to support execution of TJU initiatives.
- Identify legal risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
- 5 years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills.
- Experience providing practical, solution oriented legal advice.
- Comfort operating in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Strong communication skills and responsiveness to tasks and shifting priorities.
- Ability to collaborate and work cohesively as part of a team.
- ATTY - Licensed Attorney - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Number of Positions In Requisition
1
Job Details
Provides day to day legal counsel and operational support within a defined business or legal domain. This role works closely with business partners to ensure legal guidance aligns with business objectives and approved risk tolerance.
Job Description
Summary
Provides day to day legal counsel and operational support within a defined business or legal domain. This role works closely with business partners to ensure legal guidance aligns with business objectives and approved risk tolerance.
Job Duties
- Provide day to day legal advice and guidance to business partners.
- Support department leadership on complex or escalated matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and legal documents.
- Partner with business stakeholders to support execution of TJU initiatives.
- Identify legal risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
- 5 years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills.
- Experience providing practical, solution oriented legal advice.
- Comfort operating in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Strong communication skills and responsiveness to tasks and shifting priorities.
- Ability to collaborate and work cohesively as part of a team.
- ATTY - Licensed Attorney - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Commercial Real Estate
Match your degree to the role
H-1B eligibility in commercial real estate hinges on your degree field matching the position. A finance or real estate degree supports analyst and asset management roles, but a general business degree may draw an RFE if the job description isn't precise.
Search LCA filings on Migrate Mate
Pull verified LCA filing history by employer and occupation on Migrate Mate before applying. This shows which firms have sponsored for your specific role type, saving you from targeting companies with no H-1B track record in commercial real estate.
Target firms with dedicated HR or legal teams
Large REITs, institutional investment managers, and national brokerage firms are more likely to have established H-1B workflows than boutique shops. Smaller firms often decline sponsorship not from policy but from unfamiliarity with the process.
Verify prevailing wage before your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know the minimum wage tier your offer must meet.
Clarify licensing before your H-1B is filed
Some commercial real estate roles require a state broker or salesperson license. USCIS can issue an RFE if a required license isn't held at the time of filing, so confirm with your employer whether your role triggers a licensing requirement in that state.
Time your start date around cap deadlines
H-1B cap petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer after the filing window closes, negotiate a start date for the following fiscal year or explore cap-exempt employers such as nonprofit research affiliates.
H-1B Visa Commercial Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a commercial real estate analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, real estate, economics, or accounting. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. Roles that accept any degree field or lack a specific educational requirement can be challenged, so the offer letter and LCA must clearly tie the position to a qualifying degree field.
Which employers in commercial real estate sponsor H-1B visas most consistently?
Institutional employers with large portfolios, including major REITs, private equity real estate firms, and national brokerage and advisory companies, file the most LCAs for commercial real estate roles. To see which firms have active H-1B filing history for your specific role type and location, search verified LCA data on Migrate Mate before targeting your applications.
Can I work on a commission or draw structure on an H-1B in commercial real estate?
Your employer must certify a wage in the LCA that meets the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Pure commission arrangements don't satisfy this requirement. Most H-1B-sponsored commercial real estate roles use a base salary structure, sometimes supplemented by bonus or commission, but the base must meet or exceed the certified wage on your LCA.
Does holding or needing a real estate license affect my H-1B petition?
If your role legally requires a state real estate license and you don't hold one at the time USCIS adjudicates your petition, you may receive an RFE or denial. For roles where a license is standard but not legally required for your specific duties, the risk is lower. Confirm the licensing requirement for your state and job function with your employer before the petition is filed.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or merges with another firm?
Under successor-in-interest rules, if the acquiring company assumes your employer's liabilities and your job duties remain substantially the same, your H-1B can transfer without a new petition. If the role changes materially or the new entity doesn't qualify as a successor, an amended H-1B petition is required before you continue working. Confirm the entity structure with your HR team as soon as a transaction closes.