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Vendor Account Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, supply chain, or operations. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations supporting H-1B visa sponsorship, and the client-facing, analytical nature of the work aligns well with the 12-month standard OPT window.
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Business Professionals
Department:
Management
Employment Type:
Fully Remote or Hybrid (Business Professionals Only)
Location:
Austin
Boston
Boulder
Century City
Los Angeles
New York
Palo Alto
Salt Lake City
San Diego
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Wilmington
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide. The firm’s Office of the General Counsel manages the full spectrum of legal matters arising from the firm’s own operations—from commercial and vendor relationships to regulatory compliance, employment, and risk management. This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated internal legal team that operates at the intersection of law, technology, and business. In this new role, you will be the fifth attorney in the OGC, working closely with other members of the OGC and supporting all business functions, including Information Security, IT, Innovation, Finance and Human Resources.
This role can be hybrid or 100% remote.
The Role:
Our Vendor Management Counsel will serve as the primary lawyer for the firm’s commercial contracting function, managing agreements with a wide range of vendors, suppliers, and service providers. The role involves significant volume and variety—from routine procurement agreements to complex technology agreements involving generative AI—and requires a lawyer who can work efficiently at scale while exercising sound judgment on risk and escalation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary lawyer for the firm’s vendor and supplier contracts across all business functions
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology license agreements, SaaS and cloud services agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, and general procurement contracts
- Lead contracting for technology and AI-related engagements, including agreements involving generative AI platforms, AI-assisted legal tools, data processing, and third-party model access—advising on data rights, acceptable use, confidentiality, output ownership, and liability allocation
- Coordinate with client-facing attorneys specializing in privacy, data security, and technology transactions on matters requiring specialized expertise or escalation
- Partner with Finance, IT, Information Security, and other business stakeholders to identify legal risks and align contract terms with internal policies
- Support and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and clause guidance tailored to the firm’s risk tolerance and operational needs
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments—particularly in AI governance, data privacy, and technology contracting—and advise the General Counsel on implications for the firm’s contracts and vendor relationships
- Work closely with contract administrator to manage the firm’s contract portfolio and enhance the firm’s contract management processes
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including technology agreements
- Strong drafting, negotiation and business-partnering skills
- Familiarity with generative AI contracting concepts, including data rights and restrictions, acceptable use policies, confidentiality of inputs and outputs, indemnification for AI-generated content, and IP ownership
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of matters with competing deadlines
- Business-oriented mindset—able to identify and communicate risk clearly, propose practical solutions, and know when to escalate
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in an in-house legal department, law firm technology transactions practice, or legal managed services organization
- Familiarity with enterprise procurement and vendor management processes
- Working knowledge of information security and data privacy frameworks (ISO, NIST, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and their intersection with vendor and technology agreements
- Experience with AI governance considerations, including the EU AI Act or emerging U.S. state AI legislation
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and ability to leverage AI tools to work more efficiently
The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:
Palo Alto, New York, San Francisco: $163,200 – $220,800 per year. Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $147,050 – $198,950 per year.
The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Opening Type:
Business Professionals
Department:
Management
Employment Type:
Fully Remote or Hybrid (Business Professionals Only)
Location:
Austin
Boston
Boulder
Century City
Los Angeles
New York
Palo Alto
Salt Lake City
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington, D.C.
Wilmington
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide. The firm’s Office of the General Counsel manages the full spectrum of legal matters arising from the firm’s own operations—from commercial and vendor relationships to regulatory compliance, employment, and risk management. This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated internal legal team that operates at the intersection of law, technology, and business. In this new role, you will be the fifth attorney in the OGC, working closely with other members of the OGC and supporting all business functions, including Information Security, IT, Innovation, Finance and Human Resources.
This role can be hybrid or 100% remote.
The Role:
Our Vendor Management Counsel will serve as the primary lawyer for the firm’s commercial contracting function, managing agreements with a wide range of vendors, suppliers, and service providers. The role involves significant volume and variety—from routine procurement agreements to complex technology agreements involving generative AI—and requires a lawyer who can work efficiently at scale while exercising sound judgment on risk and escalation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary lawyer for the firm’s vendor and supplier contracts across all business functions
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology license agreements, SaaS and cloud services agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, and general procurement contracts
- Lead contracting for technology and AI-related engagements, including agreements involving generative AI platforms, AI-assisted legal tools, data processing, and third-party model access—advising on data rights, acceptable use, confidentiality, output ownership, and liability allocation
- Coordinate with client-facing attorneys specializing in privacy, data security, and technology transactions on matters requiring specialized expertise or escalation
- Partner with Finance, IT, Information Security, and other business stakeholders to identify legal risks and align contract terms with internal policies
- Support and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and clause guidance tailored to the firm’s risk tolerance and operational needs
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments—particularly in AI governance, data privacy, and technology contracting—and advise the General Counsel on implications for the firm’s contracts and vendor relationships
- Work closely with contract administrator to manage the firm’s contract portfolio and enhance the firm’s contract management processes
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including technology agreements
- Strong drafting, negotiation and business-partnering skills
- Familiarity with generative AI contracting concepts, including data rights and restrictions, acceptable use policies, confidentiality of inputs and outputs, indemnification for AI-generated content, and IP ownership
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of matters with competing deadlines
- Business-oriented mindset—able to identify and communicate risk clearly, propose practical solutions, and know when to escalate
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in an in-house legal department, law firm technology transactions practice, or legal managed services organization
- Familiarity with enterprise procurement and vendor management processes
- Working knowledge of information security and data privacy frameworks (ISO, NIST, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and their intersection with vendor and technology agreements
- Experience with AI governance considerations, including the EU AI Act or emerging U.S. state AI legislation
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and ability to leverage AI tools to work more efficiently
The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:
Palo Alto, New York, San Francisco: $163,200 – $220,800 per year. Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $147,050 – $198,950 per year.
The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Vendor Account Manager
Target companies with established vendor networks
Large retailers, manufacturers, and tech companies with complex supplier ecosystems are more likely to sponsor OPT students. They hire Vendor Account Managers regularly and have HR processes already built for work authorization support.
Frame your degree as directly relevant
Specialty occupation status requires a direct link between your degree and the role. Business, supply chain, economics, or operations degrees map cleanly to Vendor Account Manager responsibilities, so make that connection explicit in your resume and cover letter.
Highlight cross-functional and analytical skills
Employers sponsoring OPT value candidates who reduce onboarding costs. Demonstrating experience with vendor data analysis, contract negotiation, or procurement tools signals that you can contribute quickly and justify the sponsorship investment.
Apply before your OPT start date approaches
Hiring managers need time to evaluate sponsorship feasibility internally. Starting your search three to four months before your OPT end date gives companies enough runway to assess H-1B visa sponsorship and get necessary approvals in place.
Clarify your authorization timeline upfront
When asked about work authorization, be direct: state your OPT end date and whether you qualify for STEM OPT extension. Employers sponsoring visas prefer candidates who understand their own timeline and can plan around H-1B filing deadlines.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-friendly employers
Not every Vendor Account Manager opening is open to OPT candidates. Migrate Mate filters for employers with a history of sponsoring international candidates, saving you time and improving your odds of landing a role that leads to long-term status.
Vendor Account Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Vendor Account Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Vendor Account Manager roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT because they require a bachelor's degree in a related field such as business, supply chain, or operations. Your employment must be directly related to your major. Once authorized, you can work full-time for any employer that offers the role, for the duration of your OPT period.
Does a Vendor Account Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as operations research, information systems, or industrial engineering, and the role involves quantitative analysis, data-driven vendor performance tracking, or systems work, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO can confirm eligibility based on your specific CIP code.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Vendor Account Manager positions?
Many do, particularly mid-to-large companies with structured procurement or supply chain teams. Vendor Account Manager roles generally meet the specialty occupation standard because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Companies in retail, manufacturing, and technology are among the more active sponsors for this role type.
How do I find Vendor Account Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Standard job postings rarely specify OPT sponsorship willingness, which makes filtering difficult. Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and surfaces Vendor Account Manager roles from employers with a track record of sponsoring work authorization. Browsing there avoids the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not support international candidates.
What happens to my Vendor Account Manager job if I don't get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your employer filed an H-1B petition and you weren't selected, your OPT authorization continues until its expiration date. Some employers will retain you through cap-exempt H-1B routes, explore O-1 visa options if your background qualifies, or wait to refile the following year. It's worth discussing contingency plans with your employer before the lottery results are announced.