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Chief Growth Officer roles can qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category, provided your duties align with advisory and strategic functions rather than direct operational management. Canadian professionals enter at the border; Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. Both paths require a qualifying job offer before you arrive.
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At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.
We are seeking to hire a Special Projects Lawyer to join our Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice group. This position is remote and all candidates must be licensed and living in a state with a K&L Gates LLP office. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant corporate experience and will support a range of special projects for our Emerging Growth and Venture Capital team.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with company formations and preparing basic formation documents, including certificates of incorporation, bylaws, subscription agreements, vesting agreements, board consents, and required qualifications
- Supporting equity issuances for emerging growth and venture capital clients
- Assisting with basic consulting and employment agreements
- Managing ongoing Carta administration and upkeep
- Maintaining data rooms and document repositories for client matters
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners on a wide variety of corporate matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Search firm submissions will not be accepted for this position.
Please contact Marley McLaughlin, Principal Legal Recruiter, at Marley.McLaughlin@klgates.com with any questions.
Base Compensation $100 - $115 / hour
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
ABOUT THE FIRM
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.
The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.
Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility.
Please be advised that this position requires successful completion of a background check. In accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and applicable law qualified California and Washington State applicants with criminal history records will be considered. A criminal history will not categorically exclude a candidate from employment, and the Firm will consider relevant factors before making employment decisions based on criminal history information.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
BENEFITS
K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
- Wellness Program
- Dental Insurance
- Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
- Pet Insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
- Health Advocacy Services
- Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
- Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
- Paid Time Off (20 days/year through first 4 years of employment; 25 days/year after 5 years of employment)
- Access to a student loan concierge service
- Paid Holidays (12)
- Addiction Resources
- Family Building Benefits
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
- 529 Deductions
- Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
- All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.
Job Description
At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.
We are seeking to hire a Special Projects Lawyer to join our Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice group. This position is remote and all candidates must be licensed and living in a state with a K&L Gates LLP office. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant corporate experience and will support a range of special projects for our Emerging Growth and Venture Capital team.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with company formations and preparing basic formation documents, including certificates of incorporation, bylaws, subscription agreements, vesting agreements, board consents, and required qualifications
- Supporting equity issuances for emerging growth and venture capital clients
- Assisting with basic consulting and employment agreements
- Managing ongoing Carta administration and upkeep
- Maintaining data rooms and document repositories for client matters
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners on a wide variety of corporate matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Search firm submissions will not be accepted for this position.
Please contact Marley McLaughlin, Principal Legal Recruiter, at Marley.McLaughlin@klgates.com with any questions.
Base Compensation $100 - $115 / hour
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
ABOUT THE FIRM
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.
The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.
Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility.
Please be advised that this position requires successful completion of a background check. In accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and applicable law qualified California and Washington State applicants with criminal history records will be considered. A criminal history will not categorically exclude a candidate from employment, and the Firm will consider relevant factors before making employment decisions based on criminal history information.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
BENEFITS
K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
- Wellness Program
- Dental Insurance
- Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
- Pet Insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
- Health Advocacy Services
- Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
- Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
- Paid Time Off (20 days/year through first 4 years of employment; 25 days/year after 5 years of employment)
- Access to a student loan concierge service
- Paid Holidays (12)
- Addiction Resources
- Family Building Benefits
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
- 529 Deductions
- Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
- All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Chief Growth Officer
Frame your credentials around advisory functions
TN visa eligibility for CGO roles depends on demonstrating that your work is consultative, not purely managerial. Compile a portfolio of strategic frameworks, growth audits, and market analyses you've produced, not just revenue outcomes you oversaw.
Search for employers with established immigration protocols
Target companies that have previously sponsored professional visas. Employers with a dedicated HR or legal team for immigration filings move faster and make fewer classification errors on TN support letters, which directly affects your timeline.
Request a precise duty statement before accepting an offer
The TN support letter must describe your role in terms of analysis, recommendations, and advisory deliverables. Ask the hiring team to avoid language like 'oversee' or 'manage teams' exclusively, as CBP officers weigh this language heavily at the border.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-eligible roles
Migrate Mate surfaces Chief Growth Officer listings from employers with recent visa filings, demonstrating experience with work visa sponsorship processes. Start there before approaching your broader target list, since these employers are already familiar with visa-related hiring procedures.
Prepare a secondary classification argument in advance
If CBP questions whether a CGO fits Management Consultant, a secondary argument under Economist or Scientific Technician may apply depending on your background. Have your degree credentials and a role description ready to support either path.
Confirm your Canadian status before the border, or consulate timing if Mexican
Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a port of entry with no advance filing. Mexican citizens must secure a visa stamp at a U.S. consulate first. Misunderstanding this distinction causes avoidable delays at the offer stage.
Chief Growth Officer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Growth Officer role qualify for TN visa status?
It can, but qualification depends on how the role is defined, not the title alone. TN status is most defensible when CGO duties center on strategic analysis, market diagnostics, and advisory recommendations. If the role is primarily about managing large teams or operational execution, CBP may not accept the Management Consultant classification. Your employer's duty description is the deciding document.
How does TN compare to H-1B for a Chief Growth Officer position?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as an employer is ready. H-1B visa requires entering a randomized lottery that selects roughly one in four registrants. For Mexican citizens, TN has an annual cap of 5,500, but the lottery risk is still lower than H-1B. If you qualify for TN, it is almost always the faster path to authorized work.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, describes your duties in terms consistent with a recognized TN occupation, confirms the position is temporary, states your compensation, and lists your start date. For Canadian citizens, this letter goes directly to CBP at the port of entry. For Mexican citizens, it accompanies the DS-160 application to a U.S. consulate.
Where can I find Chief Growth Officer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals looking for U.S. roles with TN sponsorship. It filters listings by visa type and occupation category, so you're not sifting through postings from employers unfamiliar with TN requirements. Starting your search there saves significant time compared to general job boards where sponsorship status is unclear.
Can I switch employers after starting a CGO role on a TN visa?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer and petition. You cannot start work with a new employer until a new TN is approved. For Canadian citizens, the new employer files a fresh TN at the border. For Mexican citizens, a new consular appointment is typically required. Plan your transition timeline carefully to avoid any gap in authorized employment status.