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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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrea Ankarlo. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Job details:
100% REMOTE!
Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are working with a well-established, national law firm that is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join their Corporate group based out of Southern California! The Corporate Attorney will serve a variety of clientele and industries including entertainment, music, television, media, health & wellness, sports, fashion, start-ups, and more!
Location:
Remote (must live in the following regions: Chicago, Austin, Dallas, Miami, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Tampa, Boston, or Nashville)
Base Salary Range:
$150k-$170k/year based on experience
Why join us?
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Discretionary annual bonuses!
Job Details
The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate transactional work i.e., finance transactions, mergers, corporate governance, etc., and be able to jump in and spot corporate governance issues, draft remediation documents, and counsel clients through growth and fundraising activities with only necessary oversight.
Responsibilities:
- Structure, negotiate, document, and manage various transactions
- Provide strategic business and legal advice to clients on general legal matters
- Advise clients on legal rights, contractual responsibilities, and other matters arising out of various agreements
- Advise on changes in the law with respect to restrictive covenants as they relate to employment
- Establish and maintain key stakeholder relationships with regular, effective and timely communications concerning deal negotiation and business strategy
- Contribute to relevant internal and departmental process development and management, as well as deal-making resources
Requirements
- J.D. with strong academic performance and membership in good standing with bar license.
- Experience drafting all or most of the following: Board and Shareholder Resolutions for fundraising or remediation efforts; convertible notes; Operating Agreements; amended and restated articles; Employee Incentive or Synthetic Incentive Plans and Grants.
- Experience with intellectual property rights and exploitation, risk mitigation, contract drafting, corporate governance, financing, indemnification, restructuring, & fundraising.
- Expertise with respect to corporate formation and start-up activities, contract review, negotiations, and intellectual property law
APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO andrea.ankarlo@jobot.com DIRECTLY AFTER YOU APPLY
1. How many years of experience do you have working as a Corporate Attorney?
2. Do you have experience drafting all of the following? If not, which ones do you NOT have experience drafting? Board and Shareholder Resolutions for fundraising or remediation efforts; convertible notes; Operating Agreements; amended and restated articles; Employee Incentive or Synthetic Incentive Plans and Grants.
3. Do you have experience with corporate governance, fundraising activities, and restructuring activities? Please elaborate!
4. What industries are you experienced working with as a Corporate Attorney?
5. Why are you looking for a new position at this time?
6. What salary range are you targeting?
7. What is your availability for a 1 hour video interview?
8. Please attach 1-2 writing samples from the following list of transactional documents: Board and Shareholder Resolutions for fundraising or remediation efforts; convertible notes; Operating Agreements; amended and restated articles; Employee Incentive or Synthetic Incentive Plans and Grants.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
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INTRODUCTION
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrea Ankarlo. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Job details:
100% REMOTE!
Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are working with a well-established, national law firm that is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join their Corporate group based out of Southern California! The Corporate Attorney will serve a variety of clientele and industries including entertainment, music, television, media, health & wellness, sports, fashion, start-ups, and more!
Location:
Remote (must live in the following regions: Chicago, Austin, Dallas, Miami, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Tampa, Boston, or Nashville)
Base Salary Range:
$150k-$170k/year based on experience
Why join us?
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Discretionary annual bonuses!
Job Details
The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate transactional work i.e., finance transactions, mergers, corporate governance, etc., and be able to jump in and spot corporate governance issues, draft remediation documents, and counsel clients through growth and fundraising activities with only necessary oversight.
Responsibilities:
- Structure, negotiate, document, and manage various transactions
- Provide strategic business and legal advice to clients on general legal matters
- Advise clients on legal rights, contractual responsibilities, and other matters arising out of various agreements
- Advise on changes in the law with respect to restrictive covenants as they relate to employment
- Establish and maintain key stakeholder relationships with regular, effective and timely communications concerning deal negotiation and business strategy
- Contribute to relevant internal and departmental process development and management, as well as deal-making resources
Requirements
- J.D. with strong academic performance and membership in good standing with bar license.
- Experience drafting all or most of the following: Board and Shareholder Resolutions for fundraising or remediation efforts; convertible notes; Operating Agreements; amended and restated articles; Employee Incentive or Synthetic Incentive Plans and Grants.
- Experience with intellectual property rights and exploitation, risk mitigation, contract drafting, corporate governance, financing, indemnification, restructuring, & fundraising.
- Expertise with respect to corporate formation and start-up activities, contract review, negotiations, and intellectual property law
APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO andrea.ankarlo@jobot.com DIRECTLY AFTER YOU APPLY
1. How many years of experience do you have working as a Corporate Attorney?
2. Do you have experience drafting all of the following? If not, which ones do you NOT have experience drafting? Board and Shareholder Resolutions for fundraising or remediation efforts; convertible notes; Operating Agreements; amended and restated articles; Employee Incentive or Synthetic Incentive Plans and Grants.
3. Do you have experience with corporate governance, fundraising activities, and restructuring activities? Please elaborate!
4. What industries are you experienced working with as a Corporate Attorney?
5. Why are you looking for a new position at this time?
6. What salary range are you targeting?
7. What is your availability for a 1 hour video interview?
8. Please attach 1-2 writing samples from the following list of transactional documents: Board and Shareholder Resolutions for fundraising or remediation efforts; convertible notes; Operating Agreements; amended and restated articles; Employee Incentive or Synthetic Incentive Plans and Grants.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy.
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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.