TN Visa Corporate Legal Counsel Jobs
Corporate Legal Counsel roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Lawyer category, which covers Canadian and Mexican attorneys advising U.S. employers on legal matters. Canadian professionals enter without a cap or lottery. Mexican nationals work within an annual TN allocation. You'll need a law degree and active bar membership to qualify.
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Job Title: Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
Posting Start Date: 9/1/26
Job Location(s): Greensboro, Irvine
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78306
Job Description:
Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
This position can be based in a Skyworks office in one of the following locations: Irvine, California; Greensboro, North Carolina; or Texas.
Skyworks is seeking a talented lawyer with commercial and transactional experience to join the Skyworks legal team. This position will report to the Senior Corporate Legal Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs. The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively as part of a small, fast-paced legal team, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Responsibilities
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Serve as a primary commercial attorney for assigned business functions, independently managing a broad range of domestic and international commercial and technology transactions from initial review through negotiation, execution, and post-signing support for Skyworks’ sourcing, engineering, BU, marketing, sales, and/or global business operations.
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Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including customer and sales agreements; supply, procurement, manufacturing, and services agreements; joint development and engineering agreements; software, SaaS, cloud, data, and evaluation licenses; IT and professional-services agreements; nondisclosure agreements; and other agreements supporting Skyworks’ global operations.
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Develop practical negotiation strategies, identify and clearly communicate material legal and business risks, make recommendations consistent with company risk tolerances, and escalate significant issues appropriately.
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Coordinate with local counsel and Skyworks legal colleagues on cross-border transactions, local-law requirements, and the consistent application of company contracting policies and standards.
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Collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders on negotiation of agreements.
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Advise senior management on commercial and transactional matters, providing proactive strategic advice and counsel to internal teams regarding business and legal issues and risks.
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Help resolve business disputes and address other inquiries (such as audits) arising out of transactional or commercial matters, working with legal colleagues and outside counsel as needed.
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Draft and deliver training materials and presentations related to contractual and commercial requirements.
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Support the development and continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, contract-lifecycle-management systems, and responsible uses of AI-enabled legal tools, with the goals of improving consistency, cycle time, compliance, and visibility.
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Assist with M&A and integration efforts where needed.
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Perform such other tasks as necessary, or as assigned by legal department management.
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed to meet with legal team members and internal clients and to lead negotiations.
Required Experience and Skills
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Minimum of 15 years' overall job experience with 8 years’ experience handling commercial legal matters and negotiating contracts.
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Substantial experience independently drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology, sales, procurement, services, licensing, and nondisclosure agreements.
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Experience advising and supporting corporate clients with complex transactional or commercial contracting, whether at a law firm or in-house.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and work well with people at all levels of the organization.
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Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to handle and advance multiple projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.
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In-house experience at a global, public semiconductor or technology company is a plus.
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Experience responding to customer and supplier audits arising from commercial relationships is a plus.
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Comfort using modern legal and business technology, including Microsoft 365 and contract-lifecycle-management, collaboration, and AI-enabled tools.
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Ability to learn complex technologies and business models quickly and translate legal analysis into concise, practical recommendations.
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Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with demonstrated ability to improve processes and operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
Must Have Education and Licenses
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JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
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Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel in the applicable work location if required.
Desired Experience and Skills
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $143,000 - $286,400 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Corporate Legal Counsel
Confirm your bar membership meets requirements
TN visa sponsorship for Corporate Legal Counsel requires a license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. A Canadian provincial bar or Mexican Colegio de Abogados membership satisfies this, even if you won't be practicing local law in your U.S. role.
Target employers with in-house legal teams
Focus your search on companies large enough to maintain dedicated legal departments. Multinational corporations, financial institutions, and tech firms regularly sponsor Corporate Legal Counsel roles because in-house work is ongoing, not project-based, making TN renewals straightforward for both sides.
Request a detailed offer letter before filing
Your TN petition hinges on the offer letter describing your duties as legal counsel, not general business advice. Ask your employer to specify the legal matters you'll handle, such as contracts, regulatory compliance, or litigation support, so the role clearly maps to the Lawyer USMCA category.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Identifying which employers actively sponsor TN visas for legal roles takes time when searching manually. Migrate Mate surfaces verified TN-sponsoring employers for Corporate Legal Counsel positions, so you can target companies already set up to file rather than educating hiring managers from scratch.
Prepare credentials documentation before accepting an offer
Gather your law degree transcripts, bar membership certificate, and any translated documents before your job search concludes. Canadians presenting at the port of entry need these ready immediately, and delays in credential documentation are one of the most common causes of TN processing holdups.
Clarify dual intent limitations with your employer
TN status is nonimmigrant, so if you're planning to pursue permanent residency later, your employer needs to understand the constraints before sponsoring you. Employers in the legal sector are often aware of this distinction, but confirming it early avoids complications during USCIS adjudication of any future filings.
Corporate Legal Counsel TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Legal Counsel role qualify for TN visa status under USMCA?
Yes. USMCA lists Lawyer as a qualifying TN occupation, and Corporate Legal Counsel roles fall within this category when the position requires a law degree and involves providing legal advice to the employer. Your offer letter must describe duties that clearly constitute legal practice, not general business consulting, for CBP or USCIS to approve the classification.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Corporate Legal Counsel roles?
The TN visa has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no lengthy USCIS petition wait for Canadians entering at the border. H-1B visa requires surviving the lottery and waiting months for a start date. For Corporate Legal Counsel roles, TN is generally faster and more predictable, though it doesn't support dual intent, which matters if you plan to pursue a green card simultaneously.
Where can I find Corporate Legal Counsel jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through generic job boards where sponsorship status is unclear, Migrate Mate shows you employers actively set up to sponsor TN visas for legal roles, saving time you'd otherwise spend educating recruiters about the TN process.
Can a Mexican national get TN status as Corporate Legal Counsel, and is the process different?
Yes, Mexican nationals qualify under the same USMCA Lawyer category. The key difference is that Mexican nationals must file a petition with USCIS and cannot enter at the port of entry like Canadian citizens. Mexico also has an annual TN allocation, though it has not historically been exhausted. Processing through USCIS adds several months compared to Canadian border entry.
What happens to TN status if your employer changes or terminates your Corporate Legal Counsel role?
TN status is tied to your specific employer and job duties. If your employer terminates you, your authorized period of stay technically ends, though CBP grants a practical grace period. You'd need a new TN petition with a new employer. If your role changes substantially within the same company, the TN must be amended to reflect updated duties before you begin the new work.