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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean professionals move directly into U.S. private equity roles without lottery risk. With a 1,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills and consular processing replacing USCIS petitions, the path from Santiago to a U.S. PE analyst or associate seat is faster and more predictable than most Chilean candidates realize.
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INTRODUCTION
Our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice is globally recognized as a top-tier leader in both public and private M&A transactions. We deliver unparalleled legal services for complex corporate deals, offering strategic planning, due diligence, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other business combinations. Serving a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, private equity firms, and banks, our team ensures regulatory compliance, manages risk, and structures transactions for optimal outcomes. By combining extensive legal expertise with deep market insight, we help clients navigate high-stakes transactions, fostering growth and creating value, solidifying our reputation as one of the premier M&A practices worldwide.
Position Summary
We are currently looking for a midlevel associate with private equity experience to join the M&A Corporate / PE practice in our NY office. This role will advise sponsors and their portfolio companies in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, JVs, corporate restructurings, and general corporate matters.
As well as possessing excellent academic credentials and legal knowledge, you should also be commercially minded, with a solid grasp of the market and an enthusiasm for the cut-and-thrust of deal making. Ideal candidates should have excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and project management skills. Experience in drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements, equity documents (i.e., LPAs and LLCAs), and other ancillary transaction documents and otherwise meeting the day-to-day requirements of private equity fund and portfolio company clients is expected.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Represent private equity sponsors in M&A transactions and other investment deals.
- Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents.
- Supervise and train junior associates involved in transactions.
- Manage the execution of deals from inception to closing.
- Provide strategic legal advice to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth transaction processes.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of predominantly private equity experience
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school
- Admitted to the New York bar (or the ability to become admitted) and in good standing
- Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
- Commercial and business awareness
- Outstanding communication skills
- Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
- Excellent drafting skills
- Driven by professional growth
- Strong professional presence
- Client service focus
- Team player
- Strong judgment
- Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
- Fluency in English
Location and Compensation
- Location: New York
- Salary Range: US$310,000 - $390,000
This role reports to
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Equal Opportunities
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits at White & Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation
Private equity roles must qualify as specialty occupations requiring a directly related bachelor's degree. Finance, economics, or business degrees align cleanly, but if your Chilean degree title differs from U.S. equivalents, get a credential evaluation before applying.
Target firms with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC Wage Search to find private equity firms that have already filed Labor Condition Applications for financial analyst or investment roles. Prior LCA activity signals the employer understands H-1B1 Chile sponsorship mechanics and won't back out mid-process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter PE employers by sponsorship
Migrate Mate surfaces private equity employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Chile or similar specialty occupation visas, saving you from cold-applying to firms that have never navigated the consular filing process for Chilean nationals.
Clarify the consular route early in offer negotiations
H-1B1 Chile is processed at a U.S. consulate in Chile, not through USCIS. Confirm your prospective employer knows this distinction before the offer stage. Firms experienced only with H-1B visa status changes may need time to adjust their sponsorship workflow.
Benchmark your offer against DOL prevailing wages
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for the relevant SOC code before signing, so there are no surprises during LCA certification.
Prepare your O*NET occupation profile in advance
Pull the O*NET profile for the financial analysts or investment management occupation code your role maps to. Having this ready helps your employer draft an accurate LCA job description and reduces back-and-forth that can delay the filing timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do private equity firms in the U.S. typically sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Most established private equity firms sponsor specialty occupation visas, but not all have direct experience with the H-1B1 Chile category specifically. Because H-1B1 Chile uses consular processing rather than a USCIS petition, firms familiar only with H-1B status changes may need to adjust their process. Targeting employers with prior LCA filing history for financial analyst roles shortens this learning curve considerably.
How does H-1B1 Chile compare to H-1B for a private equity role?
For Chilean nationals, H-1B1 Chile is generally faster and more predictable than H-1B. There's no lottery, the 1,400-visa annual cap has historically gone unfilled, and processing happens at the U.S. consulate in Chile rather than through USCIS. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 Chile doesn't allow dual intent, so long-term green card planning requires a separate strategy.
Where can I find private equity employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for private equity and investment management employers with verified H-1B1 Chile or specialty occupation sponsorship history. This is more efficient than manually searching DOL LCA disclosure data and helps you prioritize firms that have already built a sponsorship workflow for Chilean nationals in financial roles.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my private equity employer is acquired?
An acquisition or merger can affect your H-1B1 Chile status if the acquiring entity constitutes a new employer. In most cases, a new LCA and consular endorsement are required before you can continue working. Notify your employer's legal team as soon as a deal is announced so the filing timeline doesn't gap against your authorized work period.
Can I work on a private equity deal team in the U.S. while my H-1B1 Chile application is being processed?
No. H-1B1 Chile requires consular processing in Chile, so you must receive the visa stamp before entering the U.S. in that status. Unlike H-1B cap-gap or change-of-status scenarios, there's no interim work authorization period while the application is pending. Plan your start date around confirmed processing timelines at the consulate.