OPT Talent Acquisition Director Jobs
Talent Acquisition Director roles on OPT require employers willing to sponsor future H-1B visa status, since most require 3 to 5 years of recruiting leadership experience. Your STEM OPT extension does not apply here. Cap-gap protection matters if your H-1B is selected while your OPT is still active.
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Overview
To provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support to the Global Lateral Partner Recruitment team, with a strong focus on scheduling interviews, managing candidate logistics, and helping to deliver a smooth candidate and stakeholder experience. The Coordinator will work closely with the wider Commercial team and other business services teams globally, providing reliable coordination and administrative support when required.
Responsibilities
- Recruitment Coordination:
- Coordinate lateral partner candidate interviews working with the external recruiters and/or directly with candidates as well as partners and/or their legal practice assistants arranging times, booking meeting rooms or virtual meetings, and ensuring a smooth scheduling process from initial briefing through to completion;
- Manage complex interview logistics across time zones, helping to resolve calendar conflicts and keeping candidates, recruiters, and interviewers updated on arrangements;
- Prepare and send interview confirmations, agenda details, and supporting information to candidates and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner;
- Track interview stages and maintain accurate candidate pipeline records, ensuring recruitment systems and trackers are updated on a daily basis;
- Collect and collate interview feedback, following up with interviewers and supporting the Lateral Partner Recruitment team to keep processes moving efficiently;
- Support the administration of candidate documentation, including interview packets, business plans, lateral partner questionnaires (LPQ), and other recruitment materials;
- Liaise with internal teams such as Lateral Partner Integration, Risk Management, HR, Finance, and Business Development to support recruitment processes and candidate progression;
- Act as a professional point of contact for candidates and recruiters, helping to ensure a positive and well-organized experience throughout the process;
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Maintain and update candidate profiles in the applicant tracking system (LawCruit and viDesktop).
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Onboarding and Team Support:
- Assist with preparing offer and onboarding documentation, liaising with relevant teams as needed;
- Work with Lateral Partner Recruitment and Integration teams to support pre-onboarding and onboarding activity to help ensure a smooth transition for successful candidates;
- Help prepare status updates, reports, and recruitment materials for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and integrity of data;
- Stay abreast of industry trends, lateral hiring moves and practices, and competitive market developments;
- Log and process recruitment invoices when required;
- Provide general administrative support to the Lateral Partner Recruitment team and assist with ad hoc projects when required;
- Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Education/Training/Certifications:
- BA or BS degree; previous law firm experience preferred.
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in recruiting, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment. Prior legal recruiting experience with lateral partner recruiting is strongly preferred.
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Professional Experience:
- Previous experience in an administrative, coordination, recruitment, or professional services support role;
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Experience supporting interview scheduling, diary management, or recruitment coordination would be beneficial.
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Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products;
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Proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as LawCruit and viDesktop.
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Performance Traits:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors;
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm;
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities;
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative;
- Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs;
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects;
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion;
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
POSTED PAY RANGE
The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $67,600.00/Yr. and USD $89,400.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Talent Acquisition Director
Target companies with H-1B sponsorship history
Focus on employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for HR and talent roles in the past. A company that has sponsored recruiters before is far more likely to do it again than one encountering the process for the first time.
Lead with your OPT authorization upfront
Disclose your OPT status early in outreach, not after an offer. Talent leaders understand authorization requirements better than most hiring managers. Framing it clearly signals professionalism and saves everyone time in the process.
Quantify your recruiting impact with hard numbers
Directors are evaluated on pipeline efficiency, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance rates. Citing specific metrics from your recruiting experience, such as reducing time-to-fill by a measurable amount, demonstrates the business value that justifies H-1B sponsorship.
File your OPT extension or cap-gap paperwork on time
If you receive an H-1B selection before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection keeps you authorized through September 30. Missing your EAD renewal window or I-765 filing deadline can create a gap that voids a pending offer.
Position yourself as a long-term leadership hire
Sponsorship is a financial and logistical investment. Emphasize career trajectory, retention intent, and strategic fit in interviews. Employers are more likely to sponsor a Director they see staying for years, not someone treating the role as a stepping stone.
Understand the full sponsorship timeline before accepting
H-1B registration opens in March, with an October 1 start date if selected. Confirm the employer understands this timeline before you accept any offer. Misaligned expectations around start dates are a common reason sponsorship commitments fall apart.
Talent Acquisition Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Talent Acquisition Director on OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in any role directly related to your field of study. Talent Acquisition Director positions typically align with degrees in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related fields. Confirm your role qualifies under your specific degree field before accepting an offer, as USCIS evaluates the connection between your education and the position.
Does a Talent Acquisition Director role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. Talent Acquisition Director is not a STEM-designated role. It falls under HR and business management, which are not included on the STEM OPT eligible fields list. You have the standard 12-month OPT period unless your underlying degree is in a STEM field and you are working in a qualifying STEM capacity, which a pure TA Director role would not satisfy.
How do I find Talent Acquisition Director jobs where employers will sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters for employers with active sponsorship history, so you are not wasting applications on companies that have never navigated the H-1B process. Talent Acquisition Director roles are senior enough that sponsorship conversations happen early, and targeting the right employers from the start makes that conversation far easier.
Will my OPT EAD card be enough to start a Talent Acquisition Director role?
Yes. Your EAD card serves as your employment authorization document and is sufficient to begin work. Your employer will verify it during I-9 completion. Keep track of your EAD expiration date carefully. If you are pursuing H-1B sponsorship, the employer needs to file the petition well before your OPT expires to ensure continuity of authorization.
What happens to my authorization if I am laid off while working as a Talent Acquisition Director on OPT?
F-1 OPT includes a 60-day unemployment grace period after your position ends. You must find new authorized employment within that window or your status falls out of compliance. Given the seniority of Director-level roles, the job search can take longer than 60 days, so it is worth beginning your search immediately and notifying your DSO of any employment changes.