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Growth Lead roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant or Economist categories, depending on your specific responsibilities and degree. Canadians can secure TN status at the border or port of entry the same day, while Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate. A qualifying job offer and matching credentials are your two non-negotiables.
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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 Growth Lead
Match your degree to the right TN category
Growth Lead duties span marketing strategy, revenue modeling, and business analysis, so your TN visa category depends on which function dominates your role description. A degree in economics, business, or management typically maps to Management Consultant or Economist. Mismatches at the border cause denials.
Build a credentials package before outreach
Compile your degree transcripts, credential evaluations if your institution is outside the U.S. or Canada, and a one-page experience summary before contacting employers. Having this ready signals seriousness and cuts the time between offer and filing by weeks.
Target companies with dedicated immigration support
Growth Lead roles at Series B and later startups, publicly traded tech firms, and established DTC brands are more likely to have in-house HR teams familiar with TN filing mechanics. Smaller companies may want to sponsor but lack the internal process knowledge to move quickly.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Growth Lead openings at employers who have actively sponsored TN or H-1B visa workers. Filtering by sponsorship history removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not understand or support the TN process.
Get your offer letter to name the TN category explicitly
Your employer's offer letter must state the specific TN professional category, your job duties, the employment period, and that the role is temporary in nature. A vague letter is the most common reason CBP officers request additional documentation or deny entry.
Understand how Mexican nationals file differently than Canadians
Mexican professionals cannot receive TN status at the border. You must schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate, which adds weeks to your timeline. Factor consulate appointment wait times into your start-date negotiation with any prospective employer.
Growth Lead TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Growth Lead role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on your specific duties and degree. Growth Lead roles with strategy, market analysis, or economic forecasting responsibilities can qualify under the Management Consultant or Economist TN category. The role title alone does not determine eligibility. CBP officers look at the actual duties in your offer letter and whether your degree field supports them. Roles heavy on pure marketing execution without a qualifying degree match are a harder case.
How does TN compare to H-1B for a Growth Lead position?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS processing wait. If you're a Canadian citizen, you can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day you arrive with the right documents. H-1B requires an employer to enter you in a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, and the process takes six to twelve months before you can start work. For Growth Lead roles that qualify under a TN category, TN is a substantially faster path.
Can I find Growth Lead jobs that already understand TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Growth Lead roles at employers with verified TN or H-1B sponsorship history. That history signals the company has an immigration process in place and won't need you to educate their HR team from scratch. Applying to employers already familiar with TN mechanics shortens the time from offer to your first day.
How long is a TN visa valid for a Growth Lead role, and can it be renewed?
TN status is granted in increments of up to three years and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer and continue to meet the category requirements. There is no lifetime cap on renewals. Each renewal requires confirming the role still qualifies under the same TN professional category, so changes in your responsibilities should be reviewed before filing.
What happens to my TN status if I change employers or get promoted to a different title?
Changing employers requires a new TN application tied to the new employer's offer letter. You cannot simply transfer TN status the way H-1B portability works. A title change within the same company that meaningfully alters your duties could require a new TN filing as well, particularly if it shifts you out of the category your original TN covered. Consult USCIS guidance or a qualified immigration professional before accepting a role change mid-status.