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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Litigation
Based Onsite in St. Petersburg, FL
Jabil (NYSE: JBL) is a diversified manufacturer and service provider with more than 140,000 employees operating in dozens of facilities in 30 countries. FY2026 Revenue was more than $36B.
Jabil is seeking to hire an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Litigation to be based in our global headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. The position will be a key member of Jabil's Global Litigation Legal team, reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel - Chief Global Litigation Counsel, and working in close collaboration with all Jabil legal and enterprise functions, global business teams, and outside counsel. This is an in-person position at Jabil's St. Pete Headquarters.
What can you expect to do?
Under the direction of the VP/DGC, Global Litigation, functions of this position include:
- Develop and implement effective resolution strategies for global commercial and employment claims, disputes, and litigation.
- Provide daily tactical counsel and creative legal solutions to challenging issues facing Jabil's global business units in an expedited manner.
- Lead and support investigations and collaborate with other functions to improve Jabil's investigation processes.
- Navigate competing workflows, set appropriate priorities with internal stakeholders, and drive results within agreed timelines.
- Exercise mature and reliable judgment in evaluating and communicating legal risks and benefits.
- Develop, update, and advise on existing and proposed policies and processes in close collaboration with legal and business stakeholders.
- Efficiently and proactively manage commercial and labor & employment litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and claims.
- Manage outside counsel, including engagement, document retention and production, discovery, budgets, staffing, and overall case strategy.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks through training programs that educate business leaders on relevant laws, regulations, lessons learned, and best practices.
- Draft demand letters, pleadings, discovery responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
- Support legal matters and litigation activities in locations both within and outside of the United States.
- Collaborate with internal clients to drive process improvements, develop templates and self-service tools, and implement risk mitigation strategies and best practices.
What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?
- J.D. or equivalent degree and member in good standing of a State Bar.
- 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably in both a law firm and in-house setting of a global industrial company with exposure to labor and governance matters.
- Strong knowledge of civil procedure and the discovery process.
- Fluency in business principles and the ability to credibly communicate with and influence business leaders.
- Experience using a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving while balancing legal complexity and risk.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in commercial litigation and the ability to manage matters across multiple jurisdictions with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to proactively lead change and drive improvements aligned to corporate priorities, strategic goals, and risk mitigation needs.
- Experience managing budgets and coordinating outside counsel and internal stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
- High level of integrity, trust, and sound ethical judgment.
- Superior legal writing, analytical skills, judgment, and initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and commitment to continuous learning.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle numerous complex legal matters simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Strong professional presence, sound judgment, and ability to stand firm on issues when necessary.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- International litigation experience.
- Fluency in a second language.
Benefits Package with Jabil
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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INTRODUCTION
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Litigation
Based Onsite in St. Petersburg, FL
Jabil (NYSE: JBL) is a diversified manufacturer and service provider with more than 140,000 employees operating in dozens of facilities in 30 countries. FY2026 Revenue was more than $36B.
Jabil is seeking to hire an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Litigation to be based in our global headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. The position will be a key member of Jabil's Global Litigation Legal team, reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel - Chief Global Litigation Counsel, and working in close collaboration with all Jabil legal and enterprise functions, global business teams, and outside counsel. This is an in-person position at Jabil's St. Pete Headquarters.
What can you expect to do?
Under the direction of the VP/DGC, Global Litigation, functions of this position include:
- Develop and implement effective resolution strategies for global commercial and employment claims, disputes, and litigation.
- Provide daily tactical counsel and creative legal solutions to challenging issues facing Jabil's global business units in an expedited manner.
- Lead and support investigations and collaborate with other functions to improve Jabil's investigation processes.
- Navigate competing workflows, set appropriate priorities with internal stakeholders, and drive results within agreed timelines.
- Exercise mature and reliable judgment in evaluating and communicating legal risks and benefits.
- Develop, update, and advise on existing and proposed policies and processes in close collaboration with legal and business stakeholders.
- Efficiently and proactively manage commercial and labor & employment litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and claims.
- Manage outside counsel, including engagement, document retention and production, discovery, budgets, staffing, and overall case strategy.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks through training programs that educate business leaders on relevant laws, regulations, lessons learned, and best practices.
- Draft demand letters, pleadings, discovery responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
- Support legal matters and litigation activities in locations both within and outside of the United States.
- Collaborate with internal clients to drive process improvements, develop templates and self-service tools, and implement risk mitigation strategies and best practices.
What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?
- J.D. or equivalent degree and member in good standing of a State Bar.
- 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably in both a law firm and in-house setting of a global industrial company with exposure to labor and governance matters.
- Strong knowledge of civil procedure and the discovery process.
- Fluency in business principles and the ability to credibly communicate with and influence business leaders.
- Experience using a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving while balancing legal complexity and risk.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in commercial litigation and the ability to manage matters across multiple jurisdictions with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to proactively lead change and drive improvements aligned to corporate priorities, strategic goals, and risk mitigation needs.
- Experience managing budgets and coordinating outside counsel and internal stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
- High level of integrity, trust, and sound ethical judgment.
- Superior legal writing, analytical skills, judgment, and initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and commitment to continuous learning.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle numerous complex legal matters simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Strong professional presence, sound judgment, and ability to stand firm on issues when necessary.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- International litigation experience.
- Fluency in a second language.
Benefits Package with Jabil
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Corporate Counsel
Verify your J.D. meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the legal work you'll perform. If your J.D. is foreign, get a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency before your employer files the I-129 petition.
Target employers with in-house legal departments
Companies large enough to maintain a legal team are far more likely to sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to filter Corporate Counsel postings by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in legal occupations.
Confirm bar admission covers your work state
Your H-1B petition ties you to a specific work location. If the role is in a state where you're not barred, clarify whether in-house practice is exempt from that state's admission requirements before your employer submits the LCA.
Check the prevailing wage before offer negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 23-1011 before you negotiate so you know the floor the employer must meet.
Prepare for specialty occupation RFEs proactively
USCIS scrutinizes in-house counsel petitions more than external law firm roles. Gather a letter from your employer detailing why the specific practice area requires a J.D., not just general business judgment.
Understand the 60-day grace period if you're between roles
H-1B holders have a 60-day grace period after employment ends to secure a new sponsor. Your new employer can file an H-1B transfer immediately, and you can start working once USCIS receives the petition, not after approval.
H-1B Visa Corporate Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Counsel role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes in-house Corporate Counsel positions as specialty occupations because the role requires a J.D. and active bar admission as a minimum entry requirement. Your employer's petition should document why the specific legal practice area, such as securities, M&A, or employment law, demands that specialized degree rather than general business knowledge.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new in-house legal employer without losing status?
Yes, through H-1B portability. Your new employer files an I-129 transfer petition while you're still employed, and you can start the new Corporate Counsel role as soon as USCIS receives the petition, not after it's approved. The new LCA must reflect the wage and location for the incoming position before the petition is filed.
How do I find companies that actively sponsor H-1B visas for Corporate Counsel roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search Corporate Counsel openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in legal occupations. This cuts through postings at companies unlikely to sponsor and focuses your search on employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for in-house legal roles specifically.
Does my foreign law degree qualify me for H-1B sponsorship as Corporate Counsel?
It depends on equivalency. USCIS accepts a foreign J.D. or LL.M. equivalent if a credentials evaluation confirms it matches a U.S. law degree. You'll also need to be barred in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction or qualify for an in-house counsel exemption in that state. Your employer should address degree equivalency explicitly in the I-129 support letter.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer is acquired or merges with another company?
If the acquiring entity qualifies as a successor-in-interest and your role and terms don't materially change, your H-1B typically remains valid without a new filing. If the legal entity changes significantly or your job duties shift, your new employer should file an amended I-129 petition promptly. USCIS guidance distinguishes between universal and stock-based acquisitions, so the legal structure of the deal matters.