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Human Resources Associate roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Social Worker category when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Canadian citizens can enter with TN status at the port of entry, while Mexican professionals apply at a U.S. consulate. Employers file no lottery petition, making HR hiring timelines faster than H-1B visa.
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Get Access To All JobsCompensation Grade:
S24
Salary Range:
$140,932.00-$225,491.00
Opening Date:
February 27, 2026
Closing Date:
March 28, 2026
Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.
Associate General Counsel (HR, Labor Relations & Employment Litigation)
As the Associate General Counsel (Human Resources (HR), Labor Relations & Employment Litigation), you will provide authoritative legal advice and counsel to executive leadership, Human Resources, and management on complex employment, labor, and workplace matters. This role serves as the Airports Authority’s lead legal advisor on employment law compliance, ethics compliance and policy interpretation, labor relations, and employment-related disputes, ensuring legally sound, equitable, and operationally practical outcomes.
Serves in the Office of General Counsel at the Headquarters Office.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provides day-to-day legal advice to HR and executive leadership on hiring, discipline, performance management, terminations, reductions in force, workplace investigations, accommodations, leave administration, wage and hour, and workplace conduct matters.
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Reviews Authority-wide HR policies, employee handbooks, codes of conduct, and separation or settlement agreements to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.
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Serves as legal advisor in unionized environments, including collective bargaining negotiations, grievance administration, unfair labor practice matters, and proceedings before labor relations boards or similar tribunals.
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Provides legal guidance on internal investigations involving employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, ensuring fair, timely, and defensible processes.
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Interprets and applies the Airports Authority’s Codes of Ethics for the Board of Directors and employees; advises directors and employees about the application of the Codes of Ethics.
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Provides ethics training for directors and employees and ensures that annual financial disclosures and certifications are filed by directors and employees.
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Receives and investigates allegations of violations of the Codes of Ethics; serves as primary support staff to the Board of Directors’ Ethics Review Committee; and recommends revisions to the Codes of Ethics.
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Advises leadership on legal risk, compliance trends, and emerging employment and labor law developments and recommends proactive strategies to mitigate organizational risk and support operational priorities.
-
Monitors and analyzes changes in employment, labor, ethics, and workplace regulations and proposed legislation; drafts the Airports Authority’s comments or guidance as needed to protect organizational interests.
-
Drafts resolutions, briefing materials, and legal memoranda for the Board of Directors and executive leadership on sensitive or high-impact employment and labor matters.
-
May prepare legal documents, pleadings, discovery requests, and answers in litigation and adversarial administrative proceedings in defense of the Airports Authority against other parties.
-
Liaises with regulatory agencies, mediators, and governmental entities on employment and labor issues impacting the Airports Authority.
-
Represents the Airports Authority in adversarial administrative and judicial proceedings. Negotiates or helps negotiate agreements and settlements when in the Airports Authority’s best interests.
-
Directs, evaluates, and manages outside legal counsel in employment and labor matters to ensure quality, cost control, and alignment with the Airports Authority’s objectives.
-
Responds to and advises on Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and records issues related to employment and labor matters.
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Stay abreast of developments in employment law, labor relations, benefits compliance, and public sector HR legal trends.
-
May develop and deliver training for HR professionals, managers, and leadership on employment law compliance, labor relations best practices, workplace investigations, and policy implementation.
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Performs related duties as assigned to support the mission and legal needs of the Airports Authority.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law in the United States, with substantial experience in employment law, labor relations, and litigation or administrative proceedings.
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Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws, including EEO, wage and hour, collective bargaining, grievance procedures, workplace investigations, and public sector employment regulations.
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Ability to draft and review contracts and procurement documents, and provide legal advice related to contract administration and enforcement.
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Proven ability to manage employment litigation, direct outside counsel, and represent an organization in mediations, arbitrations, and adversarial administrative proceedings.
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Ability to synthesize competing organizational, operational, and legal interests to deliver balanced, practical, and defensible legal solutions.
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Ability to manage multiple, complex legal matters concurrently.
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Ability to perform complex analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
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Strong written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on negotiation and persuasive techniques.
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Skill in using computers and modern office and legal research software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Membership in the Virginia Bar.
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Specialized professional legal experience in a public sector organization governed by a board of directors or similar governing body, such as airports, transportation authorities, state agencies, or local government entities.
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Experience advising HR leadership or labor relations teams in a unionized or highly regulated environment.
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Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas of law: ethics, freedom of information, business affairs, aviation-related regulatory matters, public finance, construction, public safety or airport security.
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED
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State driver’s license in good standing.
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Membership in the Virginia Bar or the ability to secure admission within six months of hire, promotion, or placement in the job.
NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS
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Membership in the Virginia Bar must be maintained.
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Work is reviewed for quality, timeliness, legal sufficiency, teamwork, and customer service.
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May be subject to job pressures from adversarial circumstances, litigation deadlines, and labor negotiations.
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May be required to travel to other cities or airport locations.
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May be subject to adverse weather conditions and operational environments when visiting airport facilities; personal protective equipment may be required.
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Required to complete periodic legal education to remain current with changing employment and labor laws.
WHAT WE OFFER
A career with the Airports Authority comes with more than just a paycheck; it offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family’s health, financial security, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; well-being resources; health savings and flexible spending accounts; pension and retirement plans; and ongoing training and development opportunities. Discover more about our benefits package here.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Follow us on Twitter @MWAAcareers.
Compensation Grade:
S24
Salary Range:
$140,932.00-$225,491.00
Opening Date:
February 27, 2026
Closing Date:
March 28, 2026
Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.
Associate General Counsel (HR, Labor Relations & Employment Litigation)
As the Associate General Counsel (Human Resources (HR), Labor Relations & Employment Litigation), you will provide authoritative legal advice and counsel to executive leadership, Human Resources, and management on complex employment, labor, and workplace matters. This role serves as the Airports Authority’s lead legal advisor on employment law compliance, ethics compliance and policy interpretation, labor relations, and employment-related disputes, ensuring legally sound, equitable, and operationally practical outcomes.
Serves in the Office of General Counsel at the Headquarters Office.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Provides day-to-day legal advice to HR and executive leadership on hiring, discipline, performance management, terminations, reductions in force, workplace investigations, accommodations, leave administration, wage and hour, and workplace conduct matters.
-
Reviews Authority-wide HR policies, employee handbooks, codes of conduct, and separation or settlement agreements to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.
-
Serves as legal advisor in unionized environments, including collective bargaining negotiations, grievance administration, unfair labor practice matters, and proceedings before labor relations boards or similar tribunals.
-
Provides legal guidance on internal investigations involving employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, ensuring fair, timely, and defensible processes.
-
Interprets and applies the Airports Authority’s Codes of Ethics for the Board of Directors and employees; advises directors and employees about the application of the Codes of Ethics.
-
Provides ethics training for directors and employees and ensures that annual financial disclosures and certifications are filed by directors and employees.
-
Receives and investigates allegations of violations of the Codes of Ethics; serves as primary support staff to the Board of Directors’ Ethics Review Committee; and recommends revisions to the Codes of Ethics.
-
Advises leadership on legal risk, compliance trends, and emerging employment and labor law developments and recommends proactive strategies to mitigate organizational risk and support operational priorities.
-
Monitors and analyzes changes in employment, labor, ethics, and workplace regulations and proposed legislation; drafts the Airports Authority’s comments or guidance as needed to protect organizational interests.
-
Drafts resolutions, briefing materials, and legal memoranda for the Board of Directors and executive leadership on sensitive or high-impact employment and labor matters.
-
May prepare legal documents, pleadings, discovery requests, and answers in litigation and adversarial administrative proceedings in defense of the Airports Authority against other parties.
-
Liaises with regulatory agencies, mediators, and governmental entities on employment and labor issues impacting the Airports Authority.
-
Represents the Airports Authority in adversarial administrative and judicial proceedings. Negotiates or helps negotiate agreements and settlements when in the Airports Authority’s best interests.
-
Directs, evaluates, and manages outside legal counsel in employment and labor matters to ensure quality, cost control, and alignment with the Airports Authority’s objectives.
-
Responds to and advises on Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and records issues related to employment and labor matters.
-
Stay abreast of developments in employment law, labor relations, benefits compliance, and public sector HR legal trends.
-
May develop and deliver training for HR professionals, managers, and leadership on employment law compliance, labor relations best practices, workplace investigations, and policy implementation.
-
Performs related duties as assigned to support the mission and legal needs of the Airports Authority.
QUALIFICATIONS
-
Nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law in the United States, with substantial experience in employment law, labor relations, and litigation or administrative proceedings.
-
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws, including EEO, wage and hour, collective bargaining, grievance procedures, workplace investigations, and public sector employment regulations.
-
Ability to draft and review contracts and procurement documents, and provide legal advice related to contract administration and enforcement.
-
Proven ability to manage employment litigation, direct outside counsel, and represent an organization in mediations, arbitrations, and adversarial administrative proceedings.
-
Ability to synthesize competing organizational, operational, and legal interests to deliver balanced, practical, and defensible legal solutions.
-
Ability to manage multiple, complex legal matters concurrently.
-
Ability to perform complex analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
-
Strong written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on negotiation and persuasive techniques.
-
Skill in using computers and modern office and legal research software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Membership in the Virginia Bar.
-
Specialized professional legal experience in a public sector organization governed by a board of directors or similar governing body, such as airports, transportation authorities, state agencies, or local government entities.
-
Experience advising HR leadership or labor relations teams in a unionized or highly regulated environment.
-
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas of law: ethics, freedom of information, business affairs, aviation-related regulatory matters, public finance, construction, public safety or airport security.
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED
-
State driver’s license in good standing.
-
Membership in the Virginia Bar or the ability to secure admission within six months of hire, promotion, or placement in the job.
NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS
-
Membership in the Virginia Bar must be maintained.
-
Work is reviewed for quality, timeliness, legal sufficiency, teamwork, and customer service.
-
May be subject to job pressures from adversarial circumstances, litigation deadlines, and labor negotiations.
-
May be required to travel to other cities or airport locations.
-
May be subject to adverse weather conditions and operational environments when visiting airport facilities; personal protective equipment may be required.
-
Required to complete periodic legal education to remain current with changing employment and labor laws.
WHAT WE OFFER
A career with the Airports Authority comes with more than just a paycheck; it offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family’s health, financial security, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; well-being resources; health savings and flexible spending accounts; pension and retirement plans; and ongoing training and development opportunities. Discover more about our benefits package here.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Follow us on Twitter @MWAAcareers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Human Resources Associate
Match your degree to HR duties precisely
TN visa officers scrutinize whether your bachelor's degree field directly supports the HR role. A degree in human resources management, psychology, or business administration strengthens your case more than a general arts credential when the job involves recruiting, compliance, or employee relations.
Target employers with HR compliance teams
Multinationals and mid-size firms with dedicated compliance or people operations departments already understand work visa requirements. They're more likely to provide the employer support letter you'll need than smaller companies encountering TN sponsorship for the first time.
Request a support letter before your border crossing
Canadian applicants present their TN package at the port of entry, so your employer's support letter must detail your specific HR duties, your degree's relevance, and your U.S. start date. A vague letter is the most common reason CBP asks follow-up questions.
Prepare for consulate processing if you're Mexican
Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate rather than at the border. Schedule your DS-160 appointment early, confirm your employer has prepared a support letter for your TN application, and bring certified copies of your degree and transcripts alongside the offer letter.
Search TN-sponsored HR roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Human Resources Associate openings by employers with recent visa filings. Filtering by employer visa sponsorship experience upfront saves you from applying to roles where HR teams lack experience handling work visa petitions.
Clarify TN renewal expectations before accepting an offer
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no cap on renewals, but each renewal requires continued employment in the same qualifying role. Confirm with your employer that your HR duties won't shift significantly before your first renewal is due.
Human Resources Associate TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Human Resources Associate role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the classification depends on which USMCA category your specific duties fall under, typically Social Worker or a related professional category requiring a relevant bachelor's degree. The job offer must describe duties tied directly to your field of study. Generalist HR roles with a matching degree in human resources, psychology, or business administration most often qualify.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Human Resources Associate positions?
TN visa sponsorship for HR roles avoids the H-1B annual lottery entirely, so your employer can hire you any time of year without waiting for a cap slot. Processing is faster, especially for Canadians entering at the border. The tradeoff is that TN status doesn't lead directly to a green card the way H-1B sponsorship can, so long-term immigration planning differs.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must supply a signed support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, a summary of your HR duties, your start date, and confirmation that the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree. For Mexican applicants, you'll present this support letter when applying at a U.S. consulate. For Canadian applicants, you'll present it directly at the U.S. port of entry.
How can I find Human Resources Associate jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Many HR openings don't explicitly advertise TN sponsorship even when the employer is eligible to support it. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Human Resources Associate roles filtered by employers with recent visa filings, so you spend time on applications where the company has demonstrated experience with work visa sponsorship rather than educating hiring teams from scratch.
Can a Mexican HR professional on TN status switch employers mid-year?
Yes, TN status is employer-specific, so switching jobs requires your new employer to file a fresh TN petition or, for Mexican nationals, a new consulate appointment. You cannot begin working for the new employer until the new TN approval is in hand. Coordinating your last day with your new TN effective date avoids any gap in authorized employment status.