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In House Counsel roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's attorney and lawyer category, covering Canadian and Mexican professionals in corporate legal departments. You'll need a law degree, active bar admission, and a U.S. employer ready to document that the role requires your specific legal expertise.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin Fehr & Peers to provide legal counsel for a team empowered to collaborate, innovate, and develop creative transportation solutions that improve communities. Here, legal is a trusted partner to project managers, not a gatekeeper, and you’ll have real influence on how the work gets done.
We are a transportation planning and engineering firm with 24 offices and more than 400 staff nationwide. Since 1985, we have partnered with public, private, and institutional clients to design and plan safer, more effective ways for people and goods to move. Bringing together data, technology, and the experiences of the communities we serve, we help clients make confident, well-informed decisions.
We are seeking a talented and motivated attorney to join our two-person legal team within our Corporate Services group. Our legal team takes a consultative approach, offering clear advice, thoughtful solutions, and resources that help colleagues make informed decisions.
We value work-life balance. We also value giving staff members opportunities for skill development, growth, and mentorship. We provide competitive benefits, and the flexibility to seamlessly work both in the office and remotely.
Responsibilities
Contract Counsel:
- Review, edit, and negotiate a range of contracts, including professional services agreements, subconsultant agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts
- Identify key risks in contracts and clearly explain those risks, legal concepts, and alternative approaches so technical staff can make informed business decisions
- Partner with project managers and business services staff to negotiate contracts with clients, teaming partners, and vendors
- Provide guidance on compliance matters, including conflicts of interests, confidentiality, and insurance requirements
- Manage intake and scheduling for contract review requests
Business Compliance and Support:
- Assist with business registrations and licensing in various jurisdictions
- Conduct legal research and make recommendations on a variety of topics relevant to our business
- Build your understanding of our technical services and the legal landscape for A&E firms, so your risk assessments and recommendations stay grounded in how the work actually gets done
Resource Management:
- Maintain and update legal resources such as contract templates, guidance documents, and internal training materials
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
- 3+ years of professional experience as an attorney with substantial experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, think critically through complex issues, and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for explaining legal concepts and contract terms to our non-legal staff
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal relationships
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to independently balance multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A collaborative mindset grounded in humility, strong listening skills, and a supportive approach to working with colleagues
- Curiosity and adaptability in leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to improve workflows, enhance analysis, and support efficient legal service delivery
- Ability to reliably work in the Roseville office at least two days per week. Ability to travel to our Walnut Creek office occasionally (usually 2-4 times per year)
- Full-time and part-time schedules considered
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.
Benefit Highlights:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave
- 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Mentoring and Career Development programs
- Research and Development group participation, and more
Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.
EEO: Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Join Fehr & Peers to provide legal counsel for a team empowered to collaborate, innovate, and develop creative transportation solutions that improve communities. Here, legal is a trusted partner to project managers, not a gatekeeper, and you’ll have real influence on how the work gets done.
We are a transportation planning and engineering firm with 24 offices and more than 400 staff nationwide. Since 1985, we have partnered with public, private, and institutional clients to design and plan safer, more effective ways for people and goods to move. Bringing together data, technology, and the experiences of the communities we serve, we help clients make confident, well-informed decisions.
We are seeking a talented and motivated attorney to join our two-person legal team within our Corporate Services group. Our legal team takes a consultative approach, offering clear advice, thoughtful solutions, and resources that help colleagues make informed decisions.
We value work-life balance. We also value giving staff members opportunities for skill development, growth, and mentorship. We provide competitive benefits, and the flexibility to seamlessly work both in the office and remotely.
Responsibilities
Contract Counsel:
- Review, edit, and negotiate a range of contracts, including professional services agreements, subconsultant agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts
- Identify key risks in contracts and clearly explain those risks, legal concepts, and alternative approaches so technical staff can make informed business decisions
- Partner with project managers and business services staff to negotiate contracts with clients, teaming partners, and vendors
- Provide guidance on compliance matters, including conflicts of interests, confidentiality, and insurance requirements
- Manage intake and scheduling for contract review requests
Business Compliance and Support:
- Assist with business registrations and licensing in various jurisdictions
- Conduct legal research and make recommendations on a variety of topics relevant to our business
- Build your understanding of our technical services and the legal landscape for A&E firms, so your risk assessments and recommendations stay grounded in how the work actually gets done
Resource Management:
- Maintain and update legal resources such as contract templates, guidance documents, and internal training materials
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
- 3+ years of professional experience as an attorney with substantial experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, think critically through complex issues, and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for explaining legal concepts and contract terms to our non-legal staff
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal relationships
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to independently balance multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A collaborative mindset grounded in humility, strong listening skills, and a supportive approach to working with colleagues
- Curiosity and adaptability in leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to improve workflows, enhance analysis, and support efficient legal service delivery
- Ability to reliably work in the Roseville office at least two days per week. Ability to travel to our Walnut Creek office occasionally (usually 2-4 times per year)
- Full-time and part-time schedules considered
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.
Benefit Highlights:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave
- 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Mentoring and Career Development programs
- Research and Development group participation, and more
Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.
EEO: Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in In House Counsel
Verify your bar admission transfers cleanly
TN visa attorneys must hold a license to practice law in the country where their degree was earned. If you're licensed in a Canadian province but the role involves U.S. law, confirm the employer's job description reflects your advisory capacity rather than courtroom representation.
Target companies with existing legal departments
In-house counsel roles with TN sponsorship are most common at mid-to-large corporations that already employ legal staff. Focus your search on publicly traded companies, multinationals, and regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and tech, where dedicated legal functions are standard.
Get your LLM credential documentation ready early
Many In House Counsel candidates hold an LLM alongside their primary law degree. Prepare certified translations and equivalency letters for any foreign credentials before outreach, since employers often request these during offer negotiations, not after acceptance.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively sponsoring TN roles
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN requirements. Migrate Mate filters by visa sponsorship history so you can prioritize companies that have successfully sponsored TN professionals for legal and counsel positions before.
Ask the employer to specify the TN category in the offer letter
USCIS and CBP officers require the offer letter to name the qualifying TN occupation explicitly. For this role, the letter should state 'lawyer' or 'attorney' and describe duties that clearly require legal expertise, not just general business advisory work.
Canadians can file at the border without advance USCIS petitions
Canadian citizens can present their TN application directly at a U.S. port of entry with their offer letter and credentials. Mexican nationals must obtain a TN visa stamp at a U.S. consulate first, so budget extra time before your start date.
In House Counsel TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does In House Counsel qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Yes. The USMCA treaty lists 'lawyer' as an eligible TN occupation, which covers In House Counsel roles at U.S. corporations. Your duties must require legal expertise, and you must hold a law degree and bar license from your home country. General compliance or business advisory roles without a legal practice component may face closer scrutiny at the border or during consular review.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for In House Counsel positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable for legal professionals. H-1B visa requires an employer petition, a registration fee, and selection in a randomized draw that rejects most applicants. For qualified Canadian and Mexican lawyers, TN is the faster and more reliable path into a U.S. in-house role, assuming your credentials and duties meet the USMCA attorney category requirements.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a signed offer letter that names the TN occupation category, describes your legal duties in detail, states the employment period, and confirms you hold the required credentials. For In House Counsel roles, the letter should make clear the position requires a licensed attorney, not just a business generalist. Some employers also include a brief supporting memo if the role spans multiple practice areas.
Where can I find In House Counsel jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship category, which means sorting through hundreds of listings that won't lead anywhere for TN applicants. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you find employers with a documented history of sponsoring TN professionals for legal roles so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already an established process.
Can I switch In House Counsel employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before you start with a new company, they must obtain a new TN authorization, either at a U.S. port of entry for Canadians or through a new consular appointment for Mexican nationals. You cannot simply transfer the existing TN, and working for the new employer before authorization is granted would put your status at risk.