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Corporate Counsel roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a J.D. and bar admission. Large companies, financial institutions, and tech firms sponsor regularly, but the petition must tie your legal credentials directly to the in-house practice area you'll be supporting.
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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
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.