TN Visa Corporate Attorney Jobs
Corporate Attorney roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a law degree and bar admission. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or port of entry with no cap. Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate. Employers file no petition with USCIS for Canadian applicants.
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Our Corporate Affairs department is seeking an experienced Attorney for our growing team. Corporate Affairs acts as in-house counsel for Medpace, and its domestic and international subsidiaries. Areas of legal practice include (but are not limited to) corporate governance, employment matters, global privacy, litigation and other areas as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Provide or arrange for legal services for enterprise-wide or entity-wide scope support and administrative functions;
- Act as a point of contact for matters of global privacy, data protection and compliance;
- Advise on US Securities Law, government contracting and immigration matters;
- Review and draft contracts, manage third party contracting process;
- Identify appropriate outside counsel and oversee/coordinate outsourced legal work;
- Identify potential legal issues in operations, strategic planning, and business development activities and bring to attention of appropriate members of management, along with recommendations for how to address or resolve to minimize legal risk to the organization;
- Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and court decisions and advise management appropriately;
- Ensure SOPs are in place to promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
- Focus on general corporate matters, with emphasis on compliance and global privacy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctorate with 3-5 years of experience at a law firm or in-house;
- Knowledge in corporate compliance and governance, contracts, collections and/or general litigation is preferred;
- Experience with corporate governance and securities transactions is preferred;
- Experience with US or Internal labor and employment law is preferred;
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills; and
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
MEDPACE OVERVIEW:
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.
WHY MEDPACE?:
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
CINCINNATI PERKS:
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
- Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
- Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounted tuition for UC online programs
AWARDS:
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
JOB SUMMARY:
Our Corporate Affairs department is seeking an experienced Attorney for our growing team. Corporate Affairs acts as in-house counsel for Medpace, and its domestic and international subsidiaries. Areas of legal practice include (but are not limited to) corporate governance, employment matters, global privacy, litigation and other areas as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Provide or arrange for legal services for enterprise-wide or entity-wide scope support and administrative functions;
- Act as a point of contact for matters of global privacy, data protection and compliance;
- Advise on US Securities Law, government contracting and immigration matters;
- Review and draft contracts, manage third party contracting process;
- Identify appropriate outside counsel and oversee/coordinate outsourced legal work;
- Identify potential legal issues in operations, strategic planning, and business development activities and bring to attention of appropriate members of management, along with recommendations for how to address or resolve to minimize legal risk to the organization;
- Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and court decisions and advise management appropriately;
- Ensure SOPs are in place to promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
- Focus on general corporate matters, with emphasis on compliance and global privacy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctorate with 3-5 years of experience at a law firm or in-house;
- Knowledge in corporate compliance and governance, contracts, collections and/or general litigation is preferred;
- Experience with corporate governance and securities transactions is preferred;
- Experience with US or Internal labor and employment law is preferred;
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills; and
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
MEDPACE OVERVIEW:
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.
WHY MEDPACE?:
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
CINCINNATI PERKS:
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
- Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
- Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounted tuition for UC online programs
AWARDS:
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Attorney
Verify your bar admission qualifies
TN visa status for Corporate Attorneys requires a law degree and active bar admission. A Canadian LLB or JD from a recognized institution satisfies the degree requirement, but confirm your provincial bar membership is current before approaching any employer.
Target firms with cross-border transaction work
Law firms and in-house legal departments handling USMCA trade, M&A, or cross-border finance sponsor TN attorneys far more readily than general practices. Search for employers with active Canada-U.S. or Mexico-U.S. deal flow in their public profiles.
Search TN-sponsored corporate law roles on Migrate Mate
Filtering by TN-eligible employers cuts through the noise quickly. Migrate Mate surfaces Corporate Attorney roles from employers with recent visa filings, so you spend less time cold-applying to firms unfamiliar with visa sponsorship processes.
Request a support letter covering all TN criteria
Your employer's support letter must address your specific legal duties, your qualifying degree, and your bar admission in one document. Canadian applicants present this at the port of entry, so a vague or incomplete letter creates delays that cost you the job start date.
Clarify unauthorized practice rules before relocating
TN status does not authorize you to practice in every U.S. state. Confirm with your employer whether you need a state bar admission, an in-house counsel registration, or whether your role is structured around a licensed U.S. attorney supervising your work.
Negotiate TN renewals into your offer terms
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no maximum renewal limit, but each renewal requires employer action. Get written confirmation that your offer letter commits the employer to supporting future renewals before you accept and resign your current position.
Corporate Attorney TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Attorney role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Corporate Attorneys are explicitly listed as a qualifying TN occupation under USMCA. You need a law degree from an accredited institution and active bar admission in Canada or Mexico. Your job duties must involve practicing law in a legal capacity, not just providing general business advice without legal analysis.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Corporate Attorney positions?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, so you can secure status at a port of entry the same day your offer is finalized. H-1B visa requires a March lottery, a months-long petition process, and approval before you can start. For attorneys with a qualifying USMCA credential, TN is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B.
Where can I find Corporate Attorney jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which means you spend significant time screening out roles that won't work for TN holders. Migrate Mate is built specifically for USMCA professionals and lets you search Corporate Attorney openings at employers with recent visa filings, saving you time and surfacing employers already experienced with sponsoring work visas.
Do Mexican nationals face different requirements than Canadians for TN attorney roles?
Yes. Mexican nationals cannot obtain TN status at the border. You must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, which involves scheduling a visa interview and waiting for consular processing. The occupation and credential requirements are identical, but the procedural pathway is different, and processing timelines depend on consulate appointment availability.
Can I switch Corporate Attorney employers while on TN status?
You must obtain new TN authorization before starting with a new employer. Canadian citizens can go directly to a port of entry with updated documentation from the new employer and receive same-day status. You cannot begin work for the new firm until that authorization is granted, so timing your transition around a confirmed port-of-entry appointment is essential.