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Corporate Counsel jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship don't require a lottery entry or USCIS petition filing. Singaporean lawyers with a U.S. job offer can apply directly at the consulate under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, using the 5,400-visa annual cap that consistently goes unfilled.
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At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward.
We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
Remitly is looking for a Corporate Counsel, Employment to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to our People team and business leaders, providing practical, day-to-day employment law counsel across our U.S. and global operations. You will manage employment litigation matters, support U.S. and global employment compliance and policy development, and help build the processes that allow Remitly's legal team to scale.
You will report to our Director, Legal - Employment and work closely with partners across the Legal, People, and broader business teams. This is a hybrid role that requires 3+ days a week working out of our Seattle, WA headquarters.
You Will:
- Deliver practical and timely employment law advice to our People team and business clients on a broad range of issues including employee relations, performance management, investigations, compensation, leaves of absence, and other employment-related matters.
- Manage litigation matters, including mediations, hearings, agency proceedings, and state and federal court matters.
- Draft, review, and update employment policies, agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, and other employment-related documents.
- Support global employment compliance efforts, including advising on employment structures, local law requirements, and cross-border personnel matters as Remitly continues to expand into new markets.
- Develop and deliver employment law training to the People team and business stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to build and improve legal processes and tooling that help the team move faster and with greater consistency.
- Collaborate across the Legal team on overlapping areas such as general litigation, privacy, and corporate matters.
- Engage and oversee outside counsel on effective resolution of employment and other litigation matters.
You Have:
- 5+ years of employment litigation and counseling experience; a mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law matters, including discrimination and harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, compensation and other employment-related matters, including directing internal investigations.
- Deep experience handling all aspects of employment litigation and agency proceedings, including agency charges, hearings and mediations.
- A track record of managing, engaging and directing outside counsel strategically and cost-effectively.
- Exceptional drafting and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, actionable advice on complex legal issues.
- Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high-volume, complex workload across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues.
- Strong ability to communicate and influence across all levels of the organization, making complex legal concepts accessible and actionable for non-legal stakeholders.
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
- Global employment law experience is a plus, particularly in Remitly's global hubs.
Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $168,000-$210,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.
Our Benefits:
- Flexible paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
- Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
- Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Continuing education and travel benefits
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together
At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer
At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Description:
At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward.
We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
Remitly is looking for a Corporate Counsel, Employment to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to our People team and business leaders, providing practical, day-to-day employment law counsel across our U.S. and global operations. You will manage employment litigation matters, support U.S. and global employment compliance and policy development, and help build the processes that allow Remitly's legal team to scale.
You will report to our Director, Legal - Employment and work closely with partners across the Legal, People, and broader business teams. This is a hybrid role that requires 3+ days a week working out of our Seattle, WA headquarters.
You Will:
- Deliver practical and timely employment law advice to our People team and business clients on a broad range of issues including employee relations, performance management, investigations, compensation, leaves of absence, and other employment-related matters.
- Manage litigation matters, including mediations, hearings, agency proceedings, and state and federal court matters.
- Draft, review, and update employment policies, agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, and other employment-related documents.
- Support global employment compliance efforts, including advising on employment structures, local law requirements, and cross-border personnel matters as Remitly continues to expand into new markets.
- Develop and deliver employment law training to the People team and business stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to build and improve legal processes and tooling that help the team move faster and with greater consistency.
- Collaborate across the Legal team on overlapping areas such as general litigation, privacy, and corporate matters.
- Engage and oversee outside counsel on effective resolution of employment and other litigation matters.
You Have:
- 5+ years of employment litigation and counseling experience; a mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law matters, including discrimination and harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, compensation and other employment-related matters, including directing internal investigations.
- Deep experience handling all aspects of employment litigation and agency proceedings, including agency charges, hearings and mediations.
- A track record of managing, engaging and directing outside counsel strategically and cost-effectively.
- Exceptional drafting and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, actionable advice on complex legal issues.
- Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high-volume, complex workload across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues.
- Strong ability to communicate and influence across all levels of the organization, making complex legal concepts accessible and actionable for non-legal stakeholders.
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
- Global employment law experience is a plus, particularly in Remitly's global hubs.
Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $168,000-$210,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.
Our Benefits:
- Flexible paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
- Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
- Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Continuing education and travel benefits
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together
At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer
At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Verify your law degree qualifies
The H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation degree directly related to the role. A Singaporean LLB or LLM satisfies this for Corporate Counsel positions, but confirm your degree field maps clearly to the legal work you'll perform before applying.
Target employers with in-house legal teams
Focus on U.S. companies large enough to have dedicated legal departments rather than firms that rely on outside counsel. Tech companies, financial institutions, and multinationals with Singapore operations are more familiar with H-1B1 sponsorship mechanics and likelier to proceed.
Search verified H-1B1 sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Corporate Counsel roles and confirmed H-1B1 filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who've sponsored Singaporean professionals before, so you're not educating hiring managers on a visa category they've never encountered.
Clarify the LCA requirement with your employer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Confirm they understand this step comes before your interview, not after, since HR teams unfamiliar with H-1B1 sometimes assume consulate approval is the only requirement.
Check bar admission requirements before accepting an offer
Practicing as Corporate Counsel in the U.S. requires state bar admission. Confirm which state's bar you'll need and whether Singapore-qualified lawyers can waive into it or must sit the exam, since this affects your start-date timeline and the offer terms you negotiate.
Request annual renewal clarity in your offer letter
The H-1B visa1 is granted in one-year increments and must be renewed at the consulate each time. Negotiate explicit employer commitment to renewal support in your offer letter, since the process repeats annually unlike the three-year H-1B initial period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Counsel role qualify as a specialty occupation under the H-1B1?
Yes. Corporate Counsel positions require at least a bachelor's degree in law as a standard entry requirement, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition. Your degree must be in a field directly related to legal practice. A Singaporean LLB or LLM qualifies, and you'll need to document the connection between your degree and the specific legal work your employer describes in the LCA.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from the H-1B for Corporate Counsel roles?
The H-1B1 has no lottery, no USCIS petition filing, and a 5,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills. You apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Singapore after your employer files the LCA with DOL. The main tradeoff is that the H-1B1 is granted in one-year increments rather than three, so renewal is an annual process rather than every few years.
How do I find Corporate Counsel employers who already know the H-1B1 process?
Migrate Mate filters Corporate Counsel roles by verified H-1B1 filing history, so you can identify companies that have sponsored Singaporean professionals before. This matters because many in-house legal teams are unfamiliar with the H-1B1 specifically, and starting with employers who have prior experience avoids delays from internal HR learning curves.
Does the H-1B1 Singapore visa allow dual intent for Corporate Counsel holders?
No. The H-1B1 does not permit dual intent, meaning you can't simultaneously pursue permanent residency while on H-1B1 status the way H-1B holders can. If your employer wants to sponsor you for a green card while you're working as Corporate Counsel, you'd need to transition to a visa category that allows immigrant intent, such as the H-1B.
Can my employer start the H-1B1 process before I pass the U.S. bar exam?
Yes. The LCA and consular application can proceed before you're admitted to a U.S. state bar, provided your job offer and role description don't require active state bar membership as a start-date condition. Confirm with your employer how bar admission is treated in your offer, since some in-house roles require it before your first day and others allow a transition period.
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