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General Counsel roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require a Juris Doctor and active state bar membership. Most sponsoring employers are publicly traded companies, large law firms, or multinationals with in-house legal teams and established immigration infrastructure to handle H-1B filing, LCA certification, and prevailing wage compliance.
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Come join Intuit as an Assistant General Counsel, Employment Counsel! Our Employment Legal team finds innovative solutions, drives change, enables smart risk, and helps create the best possible experiences for Intuit’s workers, leaders, and the stakeholders we support. We partner closely with our US and global teams to develop and execute on Intuit’s most strategic workforce initiatives. We love finding ways that data and technology can make us and the company better at what we do.
As a senior member of the Employment Legal Team, you will partner with our People & Places and other leaders around the world to ensure Intuit’s employment strategy, programs, and policies are structured to accelerate our workforce strategy while complying with the law in all our jurisdictions. You will build stakeholder empathy by understanding and anticipating the needs of our stakeholders including People & Places and business leaders. We look at challenges as opportunities to find the best outcome for our stakeholders and enable them to take smart risks to paths forward.
This role is hybrid with on-site expectations of 3 days per week in Mountain View, CA or San Diego, CA. We prioritize being together to promote connection and belonging, creativity and innovation, as well as speed, agility, and productivity to accelerate getting work done.
Responsibilities
- Advise the People & Places team on all employment legal matters in assigned business unit(s), covering the entirety of the employment lifecycle from recruiting to separation
- Serve as strategic legal partner for assigned centralized subject matters, including:
- Global benefits: advising on health and welfare plans, ERISA compliance, and 401(k) compliance, working with outside benefits counsel as needed
- Leaves of absence and accommodations policies and day-to-day support
- Performance and promotion programs
- Immigration escalations and policies, working with external immigration counsel
- APAC (India and Australia), liaising with local counsel
- Represent Intuit in employment claims, managing outside litigation counsel as needed
- Support and/or lead special projects and initiatives
- Deliver clear, practical, and business-oriented advice to enable smart risk-taking
- Partner closely with Employment Legal team members to drive consistency, share expertise, and deliver coordinated support across client groups
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence senior stakeholders
- Use AI responsibly and proficiently to accelerate work flow and scale Legal services
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience advising on complex global workforce issues
- In-house experience, preferably at a technology company
- Experience with the employee benefits, including health and welfare plans, ERISA and 401(k) compliance, and executive compensation
- Extensive experience with M&A and workforce restructuring
- Strong employment litigation background
- Proficiency in advising on and using generative AI
- International experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others in a team environment
- Ability to serve as a strategic advisor and influence successful outcomes with minimal supervision
- Excellent in-house judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
- Clear and concise communicator, with experience interfacing with senior executives
- JD and active bar membership (California preferred)
- Strong personal ethical code and integrity; deep respect for privacy and confidentiality
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 (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). 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:
Mountain View: 266,000 - 360,000
San Diego: 245,000 - 332,000
Overview
Come join Intuit as an Assistant General Counsel, Employment Counsel! Our Employment Legal team finds innovative solutions, drives change, enables smart risk, and helps create the best possible experiences for Intuit’s workers, leaders, and the stakeholders we support. We partner closely with our US and global teams to develop and execute on Intuit’s most strategic workforce initiatives. We love finding ways that data and technology can make us and the company better at what we do.
As a senior member of the Employment Legal Team, you will partner with our People & Places and other leaders around the world to ensure Intuit’s employment strategy, programs, and policies are structured to accelerate our workforce strategy while complying with the law in all our jurisdictions. You will build stakeholder empathy by understanding and anticipating the needs of our stakeholders including People & Places and business leaders. We look at challenges as opportunities to find the best outcome for our stakeholders and enable them to take smart risks to paths forward.
This role is hybrid with on-site expectations of 3 days per week in Mountain View, CA or San Diego, CA. We prioritize being together to promote connection and belonging, creativity and innovation, as well as speed, agility, and productivity to accelerate getting work done.
Responsibilities
- Advise the People & Places team on all employment legal matters in assigned business unit(s), covering the entirety of the employment lifecycle from recruiting to separation
- Serve as strategic legal partner for assigned centralized subject matters, including:
- Global benefits: advising on health and welfare plans, ERISA compliance, and 401(k) compliance, working with outside benefits counsel as needed
- Leaves of absence and accommodations policies and day-to-day support
- Performance and promotion programs
- Immigration escalations and policies, working with external immigration counsel
- APAC (India and Australia), liaising with local counsel
- Represent Intuit in employment claims, managing outside litigation counsel as needed
- Support and/or lead special projects and initiatives
- Deliver clear, practical, and business-oriented advice to enable smart risk-taking
- Partner closely with Employment Legal team members to drive consistency, share expertise, and deliver coordinated support across client groups
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence senior stakeholders
- Use AI responsibly and proficiently to accelerate work flow and scale Legal services
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience advising on complex global workforce issues
- In-house experience, preferably at a technology company
- Experience with the employee benefits, including health and welfare plans, ERISA and 401(k) compliance, and executive compensation
- Extensive experience with M&A and workforce restructuring
- Strong employment litigation background
- Proficiency in advising on and using generative AI
- International experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others in a team environment
- Ability to serve as a strategic advisor and influence successful outcomes with minimal supervision
- Excellent in-house judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
- Clear and concise communicator, with experience interfacing with senior executives
- JD and active bar membership (California preferred)
- Strong personal ethical code and integrity; deep respect for privacy and confidentiality
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 (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). 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:
Mountain View: 266,000 - 360,000
San Diego: 245,000 - 332,000
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in General Counsel
Target employers with legal department infrastructure
Companies that already employ in-house counsel are far more likely to have H-1B filing processes in place. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in legal and compliance roles, not just general corporate sponsorship.
Understand prevailing wage tiers for counsel roles
General Counsel positions often fall into wage level III or IV under DOL's four-tier system. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which level applies to your specific job duties and location before negotiating an offer, since the LCA must certify that wage.
Clarify the specialty occupation argument upfront
USCIS scrutinizes legal roles where a J.D. isn't always required by industry practice. Ask prospective employers whether their H-1B attorney has successfully filed for General Counsel positions before, and whether the job description specifically requires a J.D. rather than a law degree being merely preferred.
Account for bar reciprocity if relocating states
If the General Counsel role requires admission in a state where you're not currently licensed, check that state's reciprocity or waiver rules. A bar admission gap during the H-1B period can create compliance problems if the role requires in-state licensure to practice.
Time your H-1B transfer around litigation cycles
General Counsel roles often carry active litigation responsibilities. Changing employers mid-case can complicate H-1B portability under AC21 if the new role differs materially in duties. Confirm the new position description aligns with your approved petition before the transfer takes effect.
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Find General Counsel JobsGeneral Counsel H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a General Counsel role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the employer's job description must require a J.D. as a minimum entry requirement, not just prefer one. USCIS applies a four-part test to determine specialty occupation status. Roles where a bachelor's in any field is acceptable will not qualify. A well-drafted LCA and supporting employer documentation are essential to satisfying this standard.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for General Counsel positions?
Publicly traded corporations, large technology and finance companies, and multinationals with established in-house legal teams are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for General Counsel roles. These employers already have immigration counsel on retainer and recurring LCA filing history. Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers who have filed H-1B LCAs specifically for legal and compliance positions.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a General Counsel role at a new company?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new employer must file a new I-129, obtain a certified LCA, and the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the J.D. requirement.
What happens if my bar license lapses while I'm on an H-1B as General Counsel?
A lapsed bar license can jeopardize your H-1B status if state bar admission is listed as a requirement in the approved petition. USCIS may treat the loss of a required license as a change in the terms of employment, which could trigger a status issue. Notify your employer's immigration attorney immediately and reinstate your license before renewal or any petition amendment is filed.
How does DOL prevailing wage apply to General Counsel H-1B filings?
The employer must certify in the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for General Counsel in the relevant geographic area, as defined by DOL. Most General Counsel roles fall into wage level III or IV given their supervisory and strategic scope. You can check applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized.
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