H-1B Visa Corporate Legal Counsel Jobs
Corporate Legal Counsel roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a J.D. or equivalent law degree. Large corporations, financial institutions, and tech companies regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for in-house counsel positions, making this one of the more accessible legal paths for international attorneys holding U.S. bar admission.
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Posting Start Date: 9/1/26
Job Location(s): Greensboro, Irvine
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78306
Job Description:
Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
This position can be based in a Skyworks office in one of the following locations: Irvine, California; Greensboro, North Carolina; or Texas.
Skyworks is seeking a talented lawyer with commercial and transactional experience to join the Skyworks legal team. This position will report to the Senior Corporate Legal Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs. The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively as part of a small, fast-paced legal team, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Responsibilities
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Serve as a primary commercial attorney for assigned business functions, independently managing a broad range of domestic and international commercial and technology transactions from initial review through negotiation, execution, and post-signing support for Skyworks’ sourcing, engineering, BU, marketing, sales, and/or global business operations.
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Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including customer and sales agreements; supply, procurement, manufacturing, and services agreements; joint development and engineering agreements; software, SaaS, cloud, data, and evaluation licenses; IT and professional-services agreements; nondisclosure agreements; and other agreements supporting Skyworks’ global operations.
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Develop practical negotiation strategies, identify and clearly communicate material legal and business risks, make recommendations consistent with company risk tolerances, and escalate significant issues appropriately.
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Coordinate with local counsel and Skyworks legal colleagues on cross-border transactions, local-law requirements, and the consistent application of company contracting policies and standards.
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Collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders on negotiation of agreements.
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Advise senior management on commercial and transactional matters, providing proactive strategic advice and counsel to internal teams regarding business and legal issues and risks.
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Help resolve business disputes and address other inquiries (such as audits) arising out of transactional or commercial matters, working with legal colleagues and outside counsel as needed.
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Draft and deliver training materials and presentations related to contractual and commercial requirements.
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Support the development and continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, contract-lifecycle-management systems, and responsible uses of AI-enabled legal tools, with the goals of improving consistency, cycle time, compliance, and visibility.
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Assist with M&A and integration efforts where needed.
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Perform such other tasks as necessary, or as assigned by legal department management.
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed to meet with legal team members and internal clients and to lead negotiations.
Required Experience and Skills
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Minimum of 15 years' overall job experience with 8 years’ experience handling commercial legal matters and negotiating contracts.
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Substantial experience independently drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology, sales, procurement, services, licensing, and nondisclosure agreements.
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Experience advising and supporting corporate clients with complex transactional or commercial contracting, whether at a law firm or in-house.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and work well with people at all levels of the organization.
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Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to handle and advance multiple projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.
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In-house experience at a global, public semiconductor or technology company is a plus.
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Experience responding to customer and supplier audits arising from commercial relationships is a plus.
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Comfort using modern legal and business technology, including Microsoft 365 and contract-lifecycle-management, collaboration, and AI-enabled tools.
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Ability to learn complex technologies and business models quickly and translate legal analysis into concise, practical recommendations.
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Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with demonstrated ability to improve processes and operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
Must Have Education and Licenses
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JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
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Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel in the applicable work location if required.
Desired Experience and Skills
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $143,000 - $286,400 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
Job Title: Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
Posting Start Date: 9/1/26
Job Location(s): Greensboro, Irvine
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78306
Job Description:
Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
This position can be based in a Skyworks office in one of the following locations: Irvine, California; Greensboro, North Carolina; or Texas.
Skyworks is seeking a talented lawyer with commercial and transactional experience to join the Skyworks legal team. This position will report to the Senior Corporate Legal Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs. The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively as part of a small, fast-paced legal team, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Responsibilities
-
Serve as a primary commercial attorney for assigned business functions, independently managing a broad range of domestic and international commercial and technology transactions from initial review through negotiation, execution, and post-signing support for Skyworks’ sourcing, engineering, BU, marketing, sales, and/or global business operations.
-
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including customer and sales agreements; supply, procurement, manufacturing, and services agreements; joint development and engineering agreements; software, SaaS, cloud, data, and evaluation licenses; IT and professional-services agreements; nondisclosure agreements; and other agreements supporting Skyworks’ global operations.
-
Develop practical negotiation strategies, identify and clearly communicate material legal and business risks, make recommendations consistent with company risk tolerances, and escalate significant issues appropriately.
-
Coordinate with local counsel and Skyworks legal colleagues on cross-border transactions, local-law requirements, and the consistent application of company contracting policies and standards.
-
Collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders on negotiation of agreements.
-
Advise senior management on commercial and transactional matters, providing proactive strategic advice and counsel to internal teams regarding business and legal issues and risks.
-
Help resolve business disputes and address other inquiries (such as audits) arising out of transactional or commercial matters, working with legal colleagues and outside counsel as needed.
-
Draft and deliver training materials and presentations related to contractual and commercial requirements.
-
Support the development and continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, contract-lifecycle-management systems, and responsible uses of AI-enabled legal tools, with the goals of improving consistency, cycle time, compliance, and visibility.
-
Assist with M&A and integration efforts where needed.
-
Perform such other tasks as necessary, or as assigned by legal department management.
-
Ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed to meet with legal team members and internal clients and to lead negotiations.
Required Experience and Skills
-
Minimum of 15 years' overall job experience with 8 years’ experience handling commercial legal matters and negotiating contracts.
-
Substantial experience independently drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology, sales, procurement, services, licensing, and nondisclosure agreements.
-
Experience advising and supporting corporate clients with complex transactional or commercial contracting, whether at a law firm or in-house.
-
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and work well with people at all levels of the organization.
-
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to handle and advance multiple projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.
-
In-house experience at a global, public semiconductor or technology company is a plus.
-
Experience responding to customer and supplier audits arising from commercial relationships is a plus.
-
Comfort using modern legal and business technology, including Microsoft 365 and contract-lifecycle-management, collaboration, and AI-enabled tools.
-
Ability to learn complex technologies and business models quickly and translate legal analysis into concise, practical recommendations.
-
Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with demonstrated ability to improve processes and operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
Must Have Education and Licenses
-
JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
-
Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel in the applicable work location if required.
Desired Experience and Skills
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $143,000 - $286,400 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Corporate Legal Counsel
Verify your bar admission matches the role
H-1B specialty occupation requires a directly related degree. For in-house counsel, USCIS scrutinizes whether your bar admission covers the jurisdiction where you'll practice. Confirm your state bar status before applying to roles requiring active licensure.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures for your metro area before negotiating so you know the floor your offer must clear.
Target legal departments in cap-exempt organizations
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research entities are cap-exempt H-1B employers. In-house counsel roles at these organizations let you file outside the annual lottery window, giving you a year-round start date.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B filing history
Filter by Corporate Legal Counsel or General Counsel roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings for legal positions. This surfaces companies with a documented track record of sponsoring in-house attorneys, not just those with open listings.
Ask about premium processing before accepting an offer
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. USCIS offers premium processing with a 15-business-day decision guarantee. Confirm upfront whether your prospective employer will elect premium processing, since your start date depends on petition approval timing.
Clarify how your foreign law degree maps to U.S. equivalency
If your primary law degree is from outside the U.S., your employer's petition must demonstrate it's equivalent to a U.S. J.D. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization, plus a brief showing your coursework aligns with common law, strengthens the specialty occupation argument.
H-1B Visa Corporate Legal Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Legal Counsel role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats in-house Corporate Legal Counsel positions as specialty occupations because they normally require a J.D. or equivalent law degree and active bar admission. The key is that your employer's job description must explicitly tie the role to legal expertise, not just general business judgment. Vague or hybrid roles that blend legal work with non-legal management duties can draw Requests for Evidence.
Does my bar admission affect which H-1B Corporate Legal Counsel jobs I can take?
It does when the role requires you to practice law in a specific state. Some in-house positions require active admission in the state where the legal department operates; others accept admission anywhere in the U.S. or a foreign jurisdiction for purely transactional or advisory work. Read each job description carefully, and confirm with the employer which bar admission their LCA will certify before you accept an offer.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for in-house legal counsel?
Large corporations in tech, finance, pharma, and manufacturing sponsor in-house counsel most consistently because their legal volume justifies a dedicated headcount. Cap-exempt employers like universities and certain nonprofits are also worth targeting since they can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active LCA filings specifically for legal roles, which is a more reliable signal than job postings alone.
Can I switch in-house legal employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, provided your current H-1B has been approved and you've been in valid status. Your new employer must file before your current status expires. The new LCA must reflect the wage floor for your new location and role, which may differ from your previous employer's certification.
How does the O*NET classification affect my H-1B petition as a Corporate Legal Counsel?
USCIS uses O*NET occupation profiles to assess whether a role genuinely requires a specialized degree. The O*NET profile for lawyers classifies the position as requiring a professional degree, which supports the specialty occupation argument. Your employer's petition should align the job duties with that O*NET profile, and any deviation, such as a job description that mixes legal work with general operations, creates a gap that can trigger an RFE.