OPT Corporate Attorney Jobs
Corporate Attorney jobs on OPT require an active EAD and a J.D. from a U.S. law school, plus bar admission in the state where you'll practice. Most roles are at law firms or in-house legal departments, and many sponsor H-1B visa after OPT. STEM OPT extension does not apply to J.D. programs.
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With 30 years of fintech leadership, Origence empowers credit unions with innovative SaaS lending solutions that make lending more accessible, efficient, and competitive. We invest in our people and foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement. As we help shape the future of lending, we're leveraging AI to enhance the way we work and create value for our clients, and we're seeking individuals who are excited by emerging technologies and eager to use them responsibly to solve problems and drive impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Corporate Attorney has experience in indirect lending, direct lending, financial services, privacy, and FinTech matters in the Credit Union Service Organization and licensed lender space. The Associate Corporate Attorney provides direct support for senior attorneys, is an active partner to internal business clients in addition to providing timely and accurate advice, drafts and negotiates complex and novel contracts with minimal supervision, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and actively contributes to legal risk mitigation strategies.
How You'll Contribute:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including but not limited to licensing agreements, service agreements, NDAs, data protection agreements, lender agreements, partner and lead generator letters of understanding, and other legal documents independently or at the direction of the senior attorneys.
- Provide legal advice on regulatory, compliance, privacy, and business issues affecting financial services, licensed lender, and SaaS operations.
- Conduct legal research and analysis of statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to company operations.
- Support litigation matters, including strategy, calendaring, discovery, briefings, and outside counsel involvement as needed.
- Update internal policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Monitor and interpret changes in regulatory frameworks and industry best practices affecting the credit union and licensed lender industry.
- Maintain organized legal files, and report on and track key deadlines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar (Registration under Rule 9.46. Registered In-House Counsel accepted but must be indicated on application).
Experience
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or similar setting. 3+ years of prior experience as a non-attorney in financial services will count toward the minimum years of experience.
- Experience with financial services, licensed lender, or FinTech legal issues OR SaaS/technology company legal matters.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Your Strengths & Expertise
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
- Experience advising on regulatory compliance (e.g., consumer financial protection statutes, data privacy, software licensing).
- Exposure to commercial technology contracts or subscription services.
- Prior exposure to litigation support or regulatory investigations.
Bring your ideas, your curiosity, and your unique perspective. We'll provide the opportunities, tools, and support to help you succeed.
HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
- 401(k) with 8% Company Match
- Flexible Work Environment
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement & Education Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
- Microsoft Copilot and AI-Enabled Tools
- Continuous Learning & Development Opportunities
- A culture of connection, celebration, and growth through employee-driven programs, company events, holiday celebrations (Star Wars Day), monthly town halls, quarterly company meetings, and team traditions like Bring Your Kid to Work Day
COMPENSATION
The starting salary range for this full-time position is $147900 - $175000 per year. We offer competitive compensation designed to recognize the value, experience, and contributions each team member brings to Origence. Base pay is determined by factors including experience, geographic location, and internal equity, and eligible positions may participate in our annual bonus program.
Origence is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be based upon an individuals’ qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, military service, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
INTRODUCTION
With 30 years of fintech leadership, Origence empowers credit unions with innovative SaaS lending solutions that make lending more accessible, efficient, and competitive. We invest in our people and foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement. As we help shape the future of lending, we're leveraging AI to enhance the way we work and create value for our clients, and we're seeking individuals who are excited by emerging technologies and eager to use them responsibly to solve problems and drive impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Corporate Attorney has experience in indirect lending, direct lending, financial services, privacy, and FinTech matters in the Credit Union Service Organization and licensed lender space. The Associate Corporate Attorney provides direct support for senior attorneys, is an active partner to internal business clients in addition to providing timely and accurate advice, drafts and negotiates complex and novel contracts with minimal supervision, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and actively contributes to legal risk mitigation strategies.
How You'll Contribute:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including but not limited to licensing agreements, service agreements, NDAs, data protection agreements, lender agreements, partner and lead generator letters of understanding, and other legal documents independently or at the direction of the senior attorneys.
- Provide legal advice on regulatory, compliance, privacy, and business issues affecting financial services, licensed lender, and SaaS operations.
- Conduct legal research and analysis of statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to company operations.
- Support litigation matters, including strategy, calendaring, discovery, briefings, and outside counsel involvement as needed.
- Update internal policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Monitor and interpret changes in regulatory frameworks and industry best practices affecting the credit union and licensed lender industry.
- Maintain organized legal files, and report on and track key deadlines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar (Registration under Rule 9.46. Registered In-House Counsel accepted but must be indicated on application).
Experience
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or similar setting. 3+ years of prior experience as a non-attorney in financial services will count toward the minimum years of experience.
- Experience with financial services, licensed lender, or FinTech legal issues OR SaaS/technology company legal matters.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Your Strengths & Expertise
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
- Experience advising on regulatory compliance (e.g., consumer financial protection statutes, data privacy, software licensing).
- Exposure to commercial technology contracts or subscription services.
- Prior exposure to litigation support or regulatory investigations.
Bring your ideas, your curiosity, and your unique perspective. We'll provide the opportunities, tools, and support to help you succeed.
HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
- 401(k) with 8% Company Match
- Flexible Work Environment
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement & Education Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
- Microsoft Copilot and AI-Enabled Tools
- Continuous Learning & Development Opportunities
- A culture of connection, celebration, and growth through employee-driven programs, company events, holiday celebrations (Star Wars Day), monthly town halls, quarterly company meetings, and team traditions like Bring Your Kid to Work Day
COMPENSATION
The starting salary range for this full-time position is $147900 - $175000 per year. We offer competitive compensation designed to recognize the value, experience, and contributions each team member brings to Origence. Base pay is determined by factors including experience, geographic location, and internal equity, and eligible positions may participate in our annual bonus program.
Origence is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be based upon an individuals’ qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, military service, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Corporate Attorney
Target firms with a sponsorship track record
Large law firms and Fortune 500 in-house legal departments sponsor H-1B visa for associates far more often than boutique firms. Research a firm's past filings through DOL disclosure data before investing time in applications.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. J.D. programs are not STEM-designated, so there is no 24-month extension. Know your end date before starting any role that requires visa sponsorship within the year.
Get bar admitted before OPT expires
Passing the bar exam while on OPT is critical. Employers can only sponsor attorneys who are licensed to practice. Waiting until after your EAD expires to sit for the bar creates a gap that most firms will not accommodate.
Highlight transactional or regulatory specialization
Corporate attorneys with a defined specialty, such as M&A, securities, or data privacy, are easier for employers to sponsor under the H-1B specialty occupation standard. Generalist framing makes the petition harder to support convincingly.
Ask about the H-1B lottery plan during the offer stage
Most law firms register associates in the H-1B lottery in March. Ask your recruiting contact when they register and whether they file cap-exempt petitions through a nonprofit affiliate, which some firms maintain to reduce lottery risk.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly legal employers
Not every corporate law role is open to candidates who need visa sponsorship. Browse Migrate Mate to surface employers actively hiring OPT students for legal roles, so you focus your applications on firms already prepared to sponsor.
Corporate Attorney OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Corporate Attorney on OPT?
Yes, if you have a J.D. from a U.S. law school, an active EAD, and bar admission in the relevant state. Your OPT must be authorized for legal practice, meaning your employment must be directly related to your field of study. Corporate attorney roles in transactional law, compliance, or in-house counsel functions typically satisfy this requirement.
Does a J.D. qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
No. J.D. programs are not listed on the STEM Designated Degree Program list maintained by DHS, so graduates cannot apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Corporate attorney candidates on OPT have a maximum of 12 months of post-completion work authorization, which makes early H-1B planning with your employer essential.
How do law firms typically sponsor Corporate Attorneys for H-1B?
Most large firms register OPT associates in the H-1B cap lottery in March for an October 1 start date. If selected, the firm files a petition and the attorney transitions from OPT to H-1B status. Some firms also maintain cap-exempt nonprofit affiliates, allowing them to file H-1B petitions outside the lottery with no cap restriction.
What happens if my OPT expires before the H-1B takes effect?
If you are selected in the H-1B lottery and your OPT EAD expires before October 1, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension. This automatically extends your OPT and F-1 status through September 30, allowing you to keep working legally. Your employer's immigration counsel should file the H-1B petition before your EAD expires to preserve the cap-gap.
Where can I find Corporate Attorney jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists corporate attorney and in-house legal roles from employers open to hiring OPT candidates. Filtering by visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate removes the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that will screen out international candidates. This is especially important in legal hiring, where sponsorship willingness varies significantly by firm size and practice area.