OPT Corporate Counsel Jobs
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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Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Corporate Counsel is responsible for providing practical, solution-oriented legal support to Pall's Aerospace business and North America operations. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and federal contracting agreements, advising cross-functional teams on legal risks, and developing efficient legal processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position reports to the Senior Counsel, Aerospace and North America and is part of the Legal & Compliance organization. This role will be located in either New Port Richey, FL or Washington DC and will be onsite.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Provide practical and solution-oriented legal counsel for Pall’s Aerospace business and North America operations, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and federal contracting agreements (sales, supply, services, distribution, maintenance, development, technology license, manufacturing, and procurement agreements), while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Support key organizational strategic initiatives involving Aerospace, North America operations, supply chain, manufacturing, technology development, and customer relationships by identifying legal risks and recommending practical mitigation strategies that align with business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional business, engineering, operations, and procurement teams to structure, draft, and negotiate commercial and federal contracting agreements, translating technical requirements into contractual language and providing insightful legal advice that balances risk management with practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Assist senior counsel in advising on high-value transactions, complex risk scenarios, emerging disputes, and due diligence screening on third parties, delivering prompt and pragmatic advice on critical legal and strategic issues.
- Develop and improve legal processes, contract templates, training materials, and other tools to support efficient legal service delivery and ensure ongoing compliance with federal contracting regulations and evolving legal requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- JD from a nationally accredited law school with admission to practice before any U.S. state bar.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or in private practice with relevant transactional, commercial, and federal government contracting responsibility.
- Experience in commercial strategy and federal contracts drafting, including identification of material legal, regulatory, and contracting issues, with experience providing risk-based business counsel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Manufacturing industry experience, strong familiarity with contract negotiations.
- U.S. government contracting, and in particular, supplier flow-down requirements.
- Developing and improving systems and processes for efficient legal service delivery.
- Explaining complex legal issues clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Advising cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
COMPENSATION
- The annual salary range for this role is $135,000 - $155,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here. For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.
INTRODUCTION
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Corporate Counsel is responsible for providing practical, solution-oriented legal support to Pall's Aerospace business and North America operations. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and federal contracting agreements, advising cross-functional teams on legal risks, and developing efficient legal processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position reports to the Senior Counsel, Aerospace and North America and is part of the Legal & Compliance organization. This role will be located in either New Port Richey, FL or Washington DC and will be onsite.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Provide practical and solution-oriented legal counsel for Pall’s Aerospace business and North America operations, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and federal contracting agreements (sales, supply, services, distribution, maintenance, development, technology license, manufacturing, and procurement agreements), while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Support key organizational strategic initiatives involving Aerospace, North America operations, supply chain, manufacturing, technology development, and customer relationships by identifying legal risks and recommending practical mitigation strategies that align with business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional business, engineering, operations, and procurement teams to structure, draft, and negotiate commercial and federal contracting agreements, translating technical requirements into contractual language and providing insightful legal advice that balances risk management with practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Assist senior counsel in advising on high-value transactions, complex risk scenarios, emerging disputes, and due diligence screening on third parties, delivering prompt and pragmatic advice on critical legal and strategic issues.
- Develop and improve legal processes, contract templates, training materials, and other tools to support efficient legal service delivery and ensure ongoing compliance with federal contracting regulations and evolving legal requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- JD from a nationally accredited law school with admission to practice before any U.S. state bar.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or in private practice with relevant transactional, commercial, and federal government contracting responsibility.
- Experience in commercial strategy and federal contracts drafting, including identification of material legal, regulatory, and contracting issues, with experience providing risk-based business counsel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Manufacturing industry experience, strong familiarity with contract negotiations.
- U.S. government contracting, and in particular, supplier flow-down requirements.
- Developing and improving systems and processes for efficient legal service delivery.
- Explaining complex legal issues clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Advising cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
COMPENSATION
- The annual salary range for this role is $135,000 - $155,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here. For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.
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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.