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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship for Real Estate roles means no lottery, no USCIS petition, and a 1,400-visa annual cap that has never been exhausted. Chilean professionals with a bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, or a related field can apply directly at the consulate once a qualifying employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL.
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Amazon is seeking a strategic, business-minded real estate attorney to support the development, expansion, and management of our Operations logistics sites. You'll work at the forefront of real estate development on high-value, complex projects while inventing new ways to work with AI.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead legal strategy on complex commercial real estate transactions — build-to-suit agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development contracts — for Amazon's logistics facilities
- Serve as strategic legal advisor to business partners across Operations on real estate matters impacting network growth, site launches, and facility operations
- Identify and proactively flag legal and business risks in real estate transactions, providing practical solutions that balance risk mitigation with speed to launch
- Manage and direct outside counsel on title review, environmental due diligence, and complex negotiations — owning legal strategy while maintaining quality and cost discipline
- Advise on land use, zoning, entitlements, and permitting strategies across diverse regulatory environments
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Real Estate, Operations, Finance, Tax, Construction, and Environmental teams to drive projects from site selection through launch
- Structure creative deal solutions for novel legal and business challenges, including first-impression issues in new asset types and emerging business lines
- Support post-acquisition and post-lease matters including construction contracts, property management agreements, landlord disputes, and ongoing operational real estate issues
- Drive process improvements and leverage AI and legal technology to increase efficiency and scalability across the operations real estate legal function
A day in the life
No two days are the same. Some days may be knee-deep in a lease or development agreement negotiation, while the next could be strategizing on the real estate implications of a new business line that Amazon is getting into. Other days will involve inventing ways to scale Legal's impact using AI or strategizing on the best land use approach in a new jurisdiction. Throughout, you'll be moving at a rapid pace and making hard judgement calls - not just drafting contracts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience in Real Estate Law
- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Can distill complex legal issues into clear, concise business guidance
- Can use AI for legal research, contract analysis, or document review experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is seeking a strategic, business-minded real estate attorney to support the development, expansion, and management of our Operations logistics sites. You'll work at the forefront of real estate development on high-value, complex projects while inventing new ways to work with AI.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead legal strategy on complex commercial real estate transactions — build-to-suit agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development contracts — for Amazon's logistics facilities
- Serve as strategic legal advisor to business partners across Operations on real estate matters impacting network growth, site launches, and facility operations
- Identify and proactively flag legal and business risks in real estate transactions, providing practical solutions that balance risk mitigation with speed to launch
- Manage and direct outside counsel on title review, environmental due diligence, and complex negotiations — owning legal strategy while maintaining quality and cost discipline
- Advise on land use, zoning, entitlements, and permitting strategies across diverse regulatory environments
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Real Estate, Operations, Finance, Tax, Construction, and Environmental teams to drive projects from site selection through launch
- Structure creative deal solutions for novel legal and business challenges, including first-impression issues in new asset types and emerging business lines
- Support post-acquisition and post-lease matters including construction contracts, property management agreements, landlord disputes, and ongoing operational real estate issues
- Drive process improvements and leverage AI and legal technology to increase efficiency and scalability across the operations real estate legal function
A day in the life
No two days are the same. Some days may be knee-deep in a lease or development agreement negotiation, while the next could be strategizing on the real estate implications of a new business line that Amazon is getting into. Other days will involve inventing ways to scale Legal's impact using AI or strategizing on the best land use approach in a new jurisdiction. Throughout, you'll be moving at a rapid pace and making hard judgement calls - not just drafting contracts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience in Real Estate Law
- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Can distill complex legal issues into clear, concise business guidance
- Can use AI for legal research, contract analysis, or document review experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 153,900.00 - 208,200.00 USD annually
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Verify your degree field matches the role
The H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation, so a general business degree may not satisfy consular officers for complex real estate analyst or asset management roles. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target job title and confirm the standard entry-level education listed aligns with your credential.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Real estate firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications before understand the H-1B1 Chile process and won't stall at the LCA stage. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B1 sponsorship history in real estate and property management roles.
Confirm the employer understands LCA certification timelines
DOL certifies LCAs within seven business days, but employers unfamiliar with the process often delay because they confuse it with the full USCIS H-1B visa petition timeline. When negotiating your start date, clarify with HR that the LCA is the only employer-side filing required before your consular appointment.
Check prevailing wage requirements before salary negotiations
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific real estate role and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job's SOC code before finalizing any offer so you can flag a shortfall before the LCA is submitted, not after.
Prepare documentation that demonstrates specialty occupation status
Chilean consular officers scrutinize whether real estate roles qualify as specialty occupations. Bring a detailed job description, your degree transcript with English translation, and any Chilean professional licensing credentials to show the position requires your specific academic background, not generalist real estate experience.
Time your consular appointment around the Chilean fiscal year
The H-1B1 Chile cap resets each October 1, and the 1,400 annual slots rarely fill, so scheduling flexibility is yours year-round. Avoid booking consular appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago during late December through January, when staffing and scheduling slots are reduced due to Chilean and U.S. holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Real Estate jobs qualify as specialty occupations for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Real estate roles qualify when the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as real estate, finance, urban planning, or business administration. General property management or leasing agent roles that accept any background typically do not qualify. Roles like real estate analyst, asset manager, or commercial acquisitions associate are stronger candidates because the degree requirement is defensible at the consular interview.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from the H-1B for Real Estate professionals?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery and a 1,400-visa annual cap that has never been exhausted, so a qualified Chilean real estate professional with a job offer can proceed to a consular appointment without the uncertainty of an April lottery draw. The tradeoff is that the H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, meaning you can't use it as a stepping stone to a green card the way some H-1B holders do.
What employer filing steps are required before my consular appointment?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification before you can apply at the consulate. DOL certifies LCAs within seven business days. There is no USCIS petition for H-1B1 Chile, which means the employer-side process is significantly shorter than a standard H-1B. Once the certified LCA is in hand, you schedule your interview at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago.
How do I find Real Estate employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Most real estate firms haven't heard of the H-1B1 Chile visa specifically, so targeting employers with prior LCA filing history in real estate or property management is the fastest path to a sponsoring employer. Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by employers who have already filed H-1B1 Labor Condition Applications, so you're not cold-pitching the process to HR from scratch.
Can I switch real estate employers while on H-1B1 Chile status?
Yes, but your new employer must file and receive a certified LCA before you begin working for them. Unlike H-1B portability rules, there is no provision allowing you to start work with a new employer once an LCA is pending. Plan your transition so the new LCA is fully certified and your consular documentation is updated before your last day with the prior employer.