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Legal Counsel jobs in the U.S. are open to Singaporean nationals through the H-1B1 Singapore visa, which requires no lottery and processes directly at the consulate. Employers filing an LCA for attorney or compliance roles must offer H-1B1 sponsorship before your consulate appointment, making early employer confirmation critical.
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Get Access To All JobsApple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined - and now can’t imagine living without.
Do you love tackling big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? We do, and as a part of our Legal group, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. Together with your team, you’ll provide the critical support needed worldwide for all Apple products and businesses. We have a fantastic new opportunity for a talented lawyer to join our team of diverse, creative, and hardworking people.
As a member of the Product & Regulatory Legal group, you will work closely with Apple’s engineering, operations, government affairs and marketing teams, as well as with other teams in Apple Legal. With passion, dedication, and a desire to tackle challenges, you will play a crucial role as we provide the legal support needed for Apple to continue to build cutting-edge technologies.
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You will join a team of attorneys in the Products & Regulatory Legal group who advise Apple’s engineering, business and government affairs teams on complex regulatory issues. You will analyze the applicability of regulations to various Apple products and services, manage and coordinate the internal work streams within Apple Legal and interact with regulators and other external stakeholders. Your focus will be on platform regulations including in the EMEIA region (such as the Digital Markets Act) and their application to data processing. The work requires outside-the-box thinking, versatility, and creative approaches to legal issues. You will collaborate with other legal groups, Apple government affairs and cross-functional business and engineering teams. You will also advise Apple management on risk allocation/mitigation, business strategies, and policies.
Minimum Qualifications
5-8+ years of experience on regulatory matters, such as competition law, digital markets/platform regulations, and privacy and data-related laws at major law firms, in-house or regulatory authorities.
Experience interpreting privacy / data laws, competition laws, and European regulations is a plus.
JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.
Preferred Qualifications
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to advise and build relationships with executive management, teammates, and cross-functional partners.
Strong analytical skills and business sense with the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
Ability to develop and facilitate collaboration by cultivating relationships and effectively counseling and communicating with legal and cross-functional partners.
Self-starter who is curious, loves technology, and thrives in a dynamic environment.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume of projects.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $200,700 and $301,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined - and now can’t imagine living without.
Do you love tackling big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? We do, and as a part of our Legal group, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. Together with your team, you’ll provide the critical support needed worldwide for all Apple products and businesses. We have a fantastic new opportunity for a talented lawyer to join our team of diverse, creative, and hardworking people.
As a member of the Product & Regulatory Legal group, you will work closely with Apple’s engineering, operations, government affairs and marketing teams, as well as with other teams in Apple Legal. With passion, dedication, and a desire to tackle challenges, you will play a crucial role as we provide the legal support needed for Apple to continue to build cutting-edge technologies.
Description
You will join a team of attorneys in the Products & Regulatory Legal group who advise Apple’s engineering, business and government affairs teams on complex regulatory issues. You will analyze the applicability of regulations to various Apple products and services, manage and coordinate the internal work streams within Apple Legal and interact with regulators and other external stakeholders. Your focus will be on platform regulations including in the EMEIA region (such as the Digital Markets Act) and their application to data processing. The work requires outside-the-box thinking, versatility, and creative approaches to legal issues. You will collaborate with other legal groups, Apple government affairs and cross-functional business and engineering teams. You will also advise Apple management on risk allocation/mitigation, business strategies, and policies.
Minimum Qualifications
5-8+ years of experience on regulatory matters, such as competition law, digital markets/platform regulations, and privacy and data-related laws at major law firms, in-house or regulatory authorities.
Experience interpreting privacy / data laws, competition laws, and European regulations is a plus.
JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.
Preferred Qualifications
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to advise and build relationships with executive management, teammates, and cross-functional partners.
Strong analytical skills and business sense with the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
Ability to develop and facilitate collaboration by cultivating relationships and effectively counseling and communicating with legal and cross-functional partners.
Self-starter who is curious, loves technology, and thrives in a dynamic environment.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume of projects.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $200,700 and $301,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Legal Counsel Jobs
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Legal Counsel roles require a Juris Doctor or equivalent qualifying law degree. If your Singapore law degree doesn't include a U.S. LLM, confirm with your prospective employer that their LCA will document how your qualification maps to the role's legal requirements.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up certified LCAs under SOC code 23-1011 for lawyers. This shows which firms have already filed for foreign legal professionals, narrowing your target list to employers with demonstrated H-1B1 visa experience.
Prioritize firms with in-house immigration counsel
Law firms and corporate legal departments with dedicated immigration attorneys process H-1B1 LCAs faster and with fewer errors. Ask during screening calls whether the company handles sponsorship internally or outsources it, since outsourced filing sometimes slows the LCA certification timeline.
Find verified H-1B1 sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Legal Counsel roles on Migrate Mate to see employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application history confirms active H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship, so you apply only to firms that have already demonstrated they'll file for your visa category.
Confirm bar admission requirements before the offer stage
Many U.S. legal roles require state bar admission, which Singaporean attorneys typically don't hold. Clarify in early interviews whether the role accepts foreign-qualified counsel or requires you to sit a state bar exam before or after your start date.
Request LCA certification before signing your offer letter
Unlike H-1B visa, your H-1B1 consulate appointment depends on a certified LCA, not a USCIS petition. Ask your employer to complete DOL filing and receive LCA certification before you finalize your start date, since consulate appointments can only be scheduled after certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the H-1B1 Singapore visa work for in-house Legal Counsel roles, not just law firms?
Yes. Corporate legal departments at technology companies, financial institutions, and multinational corporations regularly sponsor H-1B1 visas for in-house counsel positions. The key requirement is that the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a law degree, which in-house Legal Counsel positions generally satisfy. Your employer still files an LCA with the DOL regardless of whether it's a law firm or a corporate legal team.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from H-1B for Legal Counsel applicants?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa has no lottery and an annual cap of 5,400 visas that rarely fills, so Singaporean legal professionals can apply any time of year without competing in a random selection. H-1B requires USCIS to approve a petition before any consulate step, while H-1B1 skips USCIS entirely. You schedule your consulate interview once your employer's LCA is DOL-certified, making the timeline more predictable.
How do I find Legal Counsel employers in the U.S. who will sponsor the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Migrate Mate lets you search Legal Counsel roles filtered specifically for employers with H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship history based on DOL Labor Condition Application data. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that haven't sponsored the visa before, and focuses your search on companies that have already navigated the LCA filing process for Singaporean professionals.
Can I switch Legal Counsel employers on H-1B1 status without leaving the U.S.?
The H-1B1 visa does not carry H-1B portability protections, so changing employers requires your new employer to file a fresh LCA with the DOL and obtain certification before you begin work. You can remain in the U.S. during this process, but you cannot start the new Legal Counsel role until the new LCA is certified and your status is updated to reflect the new employer.
What happens if my Legal Counsel role evolves into a different position after I arrive?
If your duties materially change, your employer needs to file an amended LCA reflecting the updated job title, responsibilities, and prevailing wage. A Legal Counsel role that shifts toward a compliance director function, for example, may require a new LCA because the SOC code and wage level could change. Confirm with your employer's immigration team that any significant title change triggers an LCA review before your responsibilities formally shift.
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