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Director of Professional Services roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Employers in consulting, SaaS, and managed services regularly file H-1B petitions for this title, making it one of the more sponsorship-accessible leadership positions for international professionals.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Associate Director of Technology Services – NY is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for leading the delivery, execution, and continual improvement of technology services for the New York office, in alignment with Global Technology strategy, including customer support, hardware deployment, software deployment, inventory management, technology adoption, audiovisual support, and hardware lifecycle practices, while overseeing the New York Technology support function, including daily operations, help desk support, hardware and software installation, asset management, systems configuration, resource scheduling, and escalation management. This role will be located in our New York office.
Responsibilities:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring adherence to ITIL and other standards-based service management practices, including active ticket management, queue oversight, workflow management, service level tracking, performance reporting, and continual improvement of support processes
- Overseeing local incident response coordination during unplanned outages or service interruptions, ensuring effective remediation, timely escalation, and clear communication to impacted customers and office stakeholders
- Engaging with the New York Director of Administration and Global Technology leaders to ensure alignment between technology service delivery and office business needs, with a focus on high-quality, customer-focused technical services
- Ensuring alignment of priorities and responsibilities, in coordination with the Senior Manager of Technology Lifecycle and Workplace, as well as the seamless delivery of technology support services for the NY office
- Consulting with practicing lawyers, office leadership, and business services departments to understand how technology is used in the business context of the New York office and to identify opportunities for improvement
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Possess excellent leadership and communication skills (i.e. organizing, consulting, planning, problem-solving, and independent decision making) necessary for effective management and interaction with people at all organizational levels of the firm
- Exhibit demonstrable knowledge of utilizing team building, coaching and motivational skills within a customer service focused environment
- Display demonstrable service management and delivery management skills, including performance and process analysis and reporting and optimization (e.g. ITIL v2/v3)
And have:
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or related field, preferably
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience managing a Technology support team
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience supporting enterprise level technology systems
- A minimum of five (5) years of oversight of technology service delivery management in a standards-based (e.g. ITIL) environment
- Extensive experience in leading and driving teams to ensure team and individual performance levels meet and exceed customer expectations consistently, with a proven track record of continual improvement
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of and experience supporting desktop applications, systems configuration, networking and telecommunications
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Pay Range: USD $260,000.00 - USD $290,000.00 /Yr.
ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Associate Director of Technology Services – NY is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for leading the delivery, execution, and continual improvement of technology services for the New York office, in alignment with Global Technology strategy, including customer support, hardware deployment, software deployment, inventory management, technology adoption, audiovisual support, and hardware lifecycle practices, while overseeing the New York Technology support function, including daily operations, help desk support, hardware and software installation, asset management, systems configuration, resource scheduling, and escalation management. This role will be located in our New York office.
Responsibilities:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring adherence to ITIL and other standards-based service management practices, including active ticket management, queue oversight, workflow management, service level tracking, performance reporting, and continual improvement of support processes
- Overseeing local incident response coordination during unplanned outages or service interruptions, ensuring effective remediation, timely escalation, and clear communication to impacted customers and office stakeholders
- Engaging with the New York Director of Administration and Global Technology leaders to ensure alignment between technology service delivery and office business needs, with a focus on high-quality, customer-focused technical services
- Ensuring alignment of priorities and responsibilities, in coordination with the Senior Manager of Technology Lifecycle and Workplace, as well as the seamless delivery of technology support services for the NY office
- Consulting with practicing lawyers, office leadership, and business services departments to understand how technology is used in the business context of the New York office and to identify opportunities for improvement
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Possess excellent leadership and communication skills (i.e. organizing, consulting, planning, problem-solving, and independent decision making) necessary for effective management and interaction with people at all organizational levels of the firm
- Exhibit demonstrable knowledge of utilizing team building, coaching and motivational skills within a customer service focused environment
- Display demonstrable service management and delivery management skills, including performance and process analysis and reporting and optimization (e.g. ITIL v2/v3)
And have:
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or related field, preferably
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience managing a Technology support team
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience supporting enterprise level technology systems
- A minimum of five (5) years of oversight of technology service delivery management in a standards-based (e.g. ITIL) environment
- Extensive experience in leading and driving teams to ensure team and individual performance levels meet and exceed customer expectations consistently, with a proven track record of continual improvement
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of and experience supporting desktop applications, systems configuration, networking and telecommunications
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Pay Range: USD $260,000.00 - USD $290,000.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director Of Professional Services
Document your degree's field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes Director-level petitions for specialty occupation proof. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations, and job descriptions showing your degree field directly ties to the professional services function you'll lead.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for this job title. Companies with repeated LCA certifications for Director of Professional Services have an established H-1B sponsorship workflow already in place.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Director of Professional Services roles by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history. This cuts out companies that list the role but have never petitioned for a sponsored hire.
Clarify whether the role is cap-exempt
Some consulting firms and nonprofit professional services organizations qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. If you're interviewing at a university affiliate or qualifying nonprofit, your petition can be filed outside the annual cap and lottery cycle.
Negotiate filing costs into your offer terms
USCIS prohibits employers from passing mandatory H-1B filing fees to you, but premium processing is negotiable. Confirm during the offer stage whether the employer will cover premium processing to shorten adjudication from several months to 15 business days.
Use O*NET to build your specialty occupation case
The O*NET profile for this occupation lists the typical education and skill requirements USCIS references when evaluating petitions. Cross-reference your offer letter's duties against the O*NET description to preempt a Request for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Director Of Professional Services: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Professional Services role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, computer science, or a related discipline. Generic management experience alone doesn't satisfy the requirement. The employer must show the role's complexity demands that specific theoretical knowledge, which well-structured offer letters and job descriptions help establish upfront.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this title?
SaaS companies, IT consulting firms, managed services providers, and enterprise software vendors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Director of Professional Services roles. These organizations routinely file Labor Condition Applications for this title and have legal and HR infrastructure to support the petition process. You can browse verified employers on Migrate Mate filtered by this job title.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a Director of Professional Services role at a new employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new employer files an amended I-129 petition and a new LCA. If the job duties differ significantly from your current approved role, USCIS may treat it as a new petition requiring closer specialty occupation review.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer terminates me in this role?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or leave the country. During this window, your former employer is required to pay for your return transportation home if you were involuntarily terminated. Filing a new transfer petition before the 60 days expire restores your ability to work upon filing.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to this position?
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the Director of Professional Services occupation in the specific geographic area where you'll work. The DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and responsibility. For Director-level roles, employers typically file at Level III or IV. You can verify wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating whether an offer is compliant.