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Government Affairs Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Social Science category, covering policy analysis, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagement work. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or a U.S. port of entry without a lottery. Mexican citizens require a TN visa issued at a U.S. consulate.
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Amazon’s Legal Department is looking for a smart, experienced, and highly motivated litigator to help manage its worldwide portfolio of government enforcement, litigation, and regulatory matters, and advise the company on a wide variety of legal and business risk management issues.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include handling and supervising a wide range of government disputes and regulatory engagements across all of Amazon’s businesses; directly interacting with government officials, including local, state, and federal regulators and law enforcement; directing overall case and matter strategy; selecting and managing outside counsel; assessing risk and coordinating with senior leadership on risk management; counseling internal stakeholders on a broad spectrum of complex and often novel legal and policy issues; managing all stages of both affirmative and defensive litigation, including discovery; working with supervisor to set short and long-term priorities and strategy for team's work; working to identify and implement process improvements; developing the skills of more junior team members; participate.
About the team
This position is part of Amazon’s Government & Regulatory Litigation team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 13+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Experience leading and interacting with cross-functional teams
- 10+ years of litigation and regulatory experience
- Experience leading and working with cross-functional teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience at both a law firm and federal or state government agency
- Federal judicial clerkship
- Trial experience
- Familiarity with retail, Internet, software, and/or media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate
- Proficiency in advising senior executives of an organization
- Demonstrated sound business judgment
- Demonstrated high ethical standards and professional integrity
- Experience with budget planning and oversight for legal work
- Experience setting short and long-term legal strategy for a broader team
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York - 201,400.00 - 272,500.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 183,100.00 - 247,700.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 183,100.00 - 247,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon’s Legal Department is looking for a smart, experienced, and highly motivated litigator to help manage its worldwide portfolio of government enforcement, litigation, and regulatory matters, and advise the company on a wide variety of legal and business risk management issues.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include handling and supervising a wide range of government disputes and regulatory engagements across all of Amazon’s businesses; directly interacting with government officials, including local, state, and federal regulators and law enforcement; directing overall case and matter strategy; selecting and managing outside counsel; assessing risk and coordinating with senior leadership on risk management; counseling internal stakeholders on a broad spectrum of complex and often novel legal and policy issues; managing all stages of both affirmative and defensive litigation, including discovery; working with supervisor to set short and long-term priorities and strategy for team's work; working to identify and implement process improvements; developing the skills of more junior team members; participate.
About the team
This position is part of Amazon’s Government & Regulatory Litigation team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 13+ years of post bar admission legal experience
- Experience leading and interacting with cross-functional teams
- 10+ years of litigation and regulatory experience
- Experience leading and working with cross-functional teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience at both a law firm and federal or state government agency
- Federal judicial clerkship
- Trial experience
- Familiarity with retail, Internet, software, and/or media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate
- Proficiency in advising senior executives of an organization
- Demonstrated sound business judgment
- Demonstrated high ethical standards and professional integrity
- Experience with budget planning and oversight for legal work
- Experience setting short and long-term legal strategy for a broader team
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York - 201,400.00 - 272,500.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 183,100.00 - 247,700.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 183,100.00 - 247,700.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Government Affairs Manager
Frame your credentials around policy analysis
TN visa eligibility for this role rests on the Social Science category, so your resume and credential package must connect your degree directly to policy research, regulatory analysis, or legislative strategy, not just general management experience.
Target employers with active government relations teams
Trade associations, lobbying firms, and large regulated industries like healthcare, energy, and telecommunications routinely sponsor Government Affairs Managers and have HR processes already built for TN filings. Focus your search there.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings by TN visa sponsorship history so you can focus on Government Affairs Manager roles where the employer already understands the filing process, cutting weeks off your job search.
Clarify your TN entry method with your employer early
Canadian citizens can obtain TN status same-day at a port of entry with an employer support letter and credential proof. Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. Aligning on timeline before accepting an offer prevents start-date mismatches.
Verify your degree satisfies the Social Science field requirement
CBP officers assess whether your undergraduate degree falls under social sciences, political science, economics, or a closely related field. A political science or public policy degree is straightforward; a business degree alone may require additional documentation showing policy focus.
Request a detailed offer letter covering your duties
The employer's support letter must describe your specific duties in terms that map to social science functions recognized under USMCA. Vague titles like 'manager' without policy-specific language have caused TN denials at the port of entry.
Government Affairs Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Government Affairs Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, Government Affairs Manager positions typically qualify under the Social Science occupational category in the USMCA TN list, which covers roles involving policy analysis, legislative strategy, and regulatory engagement. CBP evaluates whether your actual job duties align with social science functions and whether your degree matches that field. Roles focused purely on executive management with no policy analysis component can face scrutiny.
How does TN compare to H-1B for a Government Affairs Manager position?
TN is faster and more predictable for this role. H-1B visa requires entering an annual lottery with no guaranteed selection, while TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians. Mexican citizens face a separate TN allocation but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely. TN is employer-specific and must be renewed when you change jobs, but it can be renewed indefinitely in two or three-year increments depending on entry method.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead stating your job title, a description of duties tied to social science functions, your expected salary, the employment period, and confirmation you are a citizen of Canada or Mexico. The letter is not filed with USCIS in advance for Canadian citizens but is presented to CBP at the port of entry along with your credentials and degree transcripts.
Where can I find Government Affairs Manager jobs that already sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces Government Affairs Manager listings from employers with recent visa filings, so you spend less time cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with sponsoring work visas and more time engaging employers experienced with the visa process.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa while working as a Government Affairs Manager?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific, so you cannot start work with a new employer on your existing TN authorization. Canadian citizens can obtain a new TN at a port of entry with the new employer's support letter before starting. Mexican citizens must apply for a new TN visa at a U.S. consulate. Timing the transition carefully prevents unauthorized employment, since there is no grace period for concurrent work with a new employer.