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Corporate Counsel roles qualify for OPT work authorization because they require at minimum a J.D. degree, meeting the specialty occupation standard STEM-designated law programs may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Most in-house legal teams at mid-size and large companies actively hire OPT candidates for contract review, compliance, and regulatory work.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
Senior Corporate Counsel – Commercial Legal: Healthcare Segment
Based onsite in St. Petersburg, FL
Jabil is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated attorney to join our Commercial Legal team as a Senior Corporate Counsel, Healthcare Segment. For over 20 years, the world’s leading healthcare companies have put their trust in Jabil and our foundational, patient-focused quality culture. Jabil is now the largest manufacturing solutions provider serving the global healthcare industry spanning medical devices, orthopedics, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical solutions. Jabil helps customers through every phase of product development and manufacturing at a global scale.
This role encompasses working on complex commercial transactions and customer engagements related to contract manufacturing and solutions businesses.
The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and negotiating product development, commercialization, sophisticated manufacturing and supply agreements, and other service and maintenance agreements.
Working closely with business partners and legal leaders, this attorney will:
- Support business units across the full product and/or services lifecycle, from concept and development through commercialization and post-market activities.
- Support services transactions and strategic commercial engagements.
What will you do?
- Draft, revise (redline), and negotiate global customer commercial contracts, including manufacturing, procurement and contracts for the provision of consulting and other services
- Draft and negotiate ancillary agreements, including statements of work, technical service agreements, quality agreements, professional services agreements, license agreements, tooling agreements, and other complex commercial contracts
- Advise business teams in consultation with subject matter experts on commercial risk allocation, including liability, indemnities, warranties, IP, termination, and dispute resolution
- Partner with sales, business development, finance, and operations to structure new business transactions
- Develop a deep understanding of Jabil’s Healthcare business models and risk profiles
- Develop strong working relationships with internal business clients and external customers
- Analyze and summarize complex legal, regulatory, and commercial issues for senior management
- Provide practical advice on contract interpretation, performance disputes, and ongoing customer matters
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, e.g., regulatory, compliance, IP, litigation, and quality teams, on governance and claims management
- Manage outside counsel as needed for specialized commercial matters
- Recommend and drive best practices in product governance and commercial contracting
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited or foreign-equivalent law school; member of a bar in good standing and eligible to practice law in Florida
- 3-5 years of legal experience, including demonstrated experience handling complex commercial contracts, serving as product counsel, or advising on product lifecycle legal issues and/or manufacturing and supply agreements; experience in medical device, orthopedics, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical industries preferred, but not essential
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, particularly manufacturing, supply, or development agreements
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills for various types of commercial contracts, including leading negotiations and handling commercial contract disputes and dispute resolution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong business acumen and practical, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
- Proven track record of taking initiative, working proactively, being resourceful and taking on additional responsibility
- Amenable to attending calls with global business counterparts outside standard Eastern U.S. business hours
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment
Benefits Package with Jabil
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
Senior Corporate Counsel – Commercial Legal: Healthcare Segment
Based onsite in St. Petersburg, FL
Jabil is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated attorney to join our Commercial Legal team as a Senior Corporate Counsel, Healthcare Segment. For over 20 years, the world’s leading healthcare companies have put their trust in Jabil and our foundational, patient-focused quality culture. Jabil is now the largest manufacturing solutions provider serving the global healthcare industry spanning medical devices, orthopedics, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical solutions. Jabil helps customers through every phase of product development and manufacturing at a global scale.
This role encompasses working on complex commercial transactions and customer engagements related to contract manufacturing and solutions businesses.
The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and negotiating product development, commercialization, sophisticated manufacturing and supply agreements, and other service and maintenance agreements.
Working closely with business partners and legal leaders, this attorney will:
- Support business units across the full product and/or services lifecycle, from concept and development through commercialization and post-market activities.
- Support services transactions and strategic commercial engagements.
What will you do?
- Draft, revise (redline), and negotiate global customer commercial contracts, including manufacturing, procurement and contracts for the provision of consulting and other services
- Draft and negotiate ancillary agreements, including statements of work, technical service agreements, quality agreements, professional services agreements, license agreements, tooling agreements, and other complex commercial contracts
- Advise business teams in consultation with subject matter experts on commercial risk allocation, including liability, indemnities, warranties, IP, termination, and dispute resolution
- Partner with sales, business development, finance, and operations to structure new business transactions
- Develop a deep understanding of Jabil’s Healthcare business models and risk profiles
- Develop strong working relationships with internal business clients and external customers
- Analyze and summarize complex legal, regulatory, and commercial issues for senior management
- Provide practical advice on contract interpretation, performance disputes, and ongoing customer matters
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, e.g., regulatory, compliance, IP, litigation, and quality teams, on governance and claims management
- Manage outside counsel as needed for specialized commercial matters
- Recommend and drive best practices in product governance and commercial contracting
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited or foreign-equivalent law school; member of a bar in good standing and eligible to practice law in Florida
- 3-5 years of legal experience, including demonstrated experience handling complex commercial contracts, serving as product counsel, or advising on product lifecycle legal issues and/or manufacturing and supply agreements; experience in medical device, orthopedics, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical industries preferred, but not essential
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, particularly manufacturing, supply, or development agreements
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills for various types of commercial contracts, including leading negotiations and handling commercial contract disputes and dispute resolution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong business acumen and practical, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
- Proven track record of taking initiative, working proactively, being resourceful and taking on additional responsibility
- Amenable to attending calls with global business counterparts outside standard Eastern U.S. business hours
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment
Benefits Package with Jabil
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Corporate Counsel
Target companies with established legal departments
Large corporations with dedicated legal teams are more likely to have HR infrastructure to support OPT work authorization. Focus on companies with 500-plus employees where in-house counsel headcount justifies hiring international graduates.
Emphasize your J.D. and bar admission status
Employers hiring Corporate Counsel need someone who can practice law. Lead with your J.D., the state you're admitted to practice in, and any pending bar applications. Sponsorship conversations go smoother when your credentials are unambiguous.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Corporate legal hiring moves slowly. Background checks, conflict screenings, and onboarding paperwork for attorneys take four to eight weeks. Start applying three to four months before your OPT authorization begins to avoid gaps.
Frame H-1B sponsorship as a low-lift for legal employers
In-house legal departments already work with outside counsel on immigration matters. Many are more comfortable sponsoring H-1B visa than hiring managers in other departments. Address sponsorship directly and offer to explain the process if needed.
Use your STEM OPT extension if your law program qualifies
Some J.D. programs with a technology law or data privacy concentration carry STEM designation. If yours does, you may have 36 months of OPT total, giving employers significantly more runway before H-1B sponsorship becomes necessary.
Prioritize contract, compliance, and privacy roles first
Contract management, regulatory compliance, and data privacy are the highest-volume Corporate Counsel entry points. These areas have persistent demand and are commonly filled by candidates still on OPT at companies comfortable with work authorization timelines.
Corporate Counsel OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as Corporate Counsel on OPT?
Yes. Corporate Counsel roles require a J.D. degree at minimum, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard that makes OPT work authorization valid for the position. You'll need to be authorized to practice law in the state where you'll be working, so bar admission status matters alongside your OPT authorization.
Do Corporate Counsel jobs typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at companies with 500-plus employees that already work with outside immigration counsel. In-house legal teams tend to understand the H-1B process better than other departments. The most straightforward way to find Corporate Counsel roles where employers are open to OPT and sponsorship is to browse Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-friendly opportunities.
Does my law school's STEM designation affect my OPT timeline as a Corporate Counsel candidate?
It can meaningfully. If your J.D. program holds a STEM designation, typically programs with a technology law, cybersecurity law, or data privacy concentration, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months. That gives you 36 months of total work authorization, which makes employers significantly more willing to hire before committing to H-1B sponsorship.
What practice areas hire Corporate Counsel on OPT most often?
Contract management, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and employment law are the most active hiring areas for entry-level Corporate Counsel on OPT. These functions have high transaction volume and persistent headcount needs at technology companies, financial services firms, and healthcare organizations. Roles tied to specific regulatory frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX compliance are especially common.
How should I handle the OPT and bar admission conversation with employers?
Address both upfront and together. Confirm your OPT end date, whether you're pursuing STEM extension eligibility, and your bar admission status or timeline in your first substantive conversation. Employers evaluating Corporate Counsel candidates need to know you can legally practice in their jurisdiction. Combining both topics in one clear statement prevents confusion and builds credibility with hiring managers.