TN Visa Partnerships Associate Jobs
Partnerships Associate roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category, making them accessible to Canadian and Mexican professionals without a lottery. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or port of entry. Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate. Employers in SaaS, media, and enterprise software regularly sponsor this role.
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As Senior Counsel, you will be a trusted in house legal partner. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced commercial transactions and go-to-market leader to practice their craft in furtherance of McAfee’s noble cause to protect the digital lives of all consumers. This role focuses on the drafting and negotiation of key partnership and go-to-market agreements.
This is a Hybrid position located at one our Hub locations (Frisco, TX, New York, NY, San Jose, CA, Newport Beach, CA). We value in-office collaboration and meaningful interactions, so expect that you will be able to be in the office on a regular basis according to team needs. When you are not working on-site, you will be working from your home office. We are only considering candidates within a commutable distance to one of the Hub locations and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on partnership structures, revenue opportunities, new business initiatives, and legal risk management.
- Responsible for the drafting and negotiation of key strategic commercial, distribution, partnership, and similar arrangements, and negotiating resolutions to contract disputes.
- Deliver practical contract guidance to the partnerships, sales, and finance teams. Charged with simplifying complex legal issues, identifying associated business implications, and effectively communicating the same to enable clients to make informed decisions with appreciation of complex nuances in legal guidance.
- Expected to identify relevant issues warranting consultation with internal or external subject matter experts, including tax, intellectual property, data privacy and cybersecurity matters, among others, and effectively collaborate with those subject matter experts to drive business objectives.
- Own updates to our customer-facing policies, like our EULA, and advise our customer service organization on responding to customer issues.
- Support the development and refinement of contract templates, playbooks, and scalable legal processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
ABOUT YOU:
- Licensed to practice law; your background includes 7+ years with significant commercial negotiation responsibilities at a reputable law firm and/or in house.
- You have a strong foundation in commercial law, including drafting, negotiating, counseling and problem solving a broad range of commercial transactions such as strategic partnerships, distribution agreements, MSAs, and licensing agreements.
- You confidently deliver clear, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
- You work well managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.
COMPANY BENEFITS AND PERKS:
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees:
- Bonus Program
- 401k Retirement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Support and Community Involvement
- 14 Paid Company Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees
- 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each Year
We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
PAY RANGE:
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $149,610.00/Yr. - USD $245,790.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice: Please click here to view and download the Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which applies to all McAfee job applicants who are residents of the state of California.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
As Senior Counsel, you will be a trusted in house legal partner. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced commercial transactions and go-to-market leader to practice their craft in furtherance of McAfee’s noble cause to protect the digital lives of all consumers. This role focuses on the drafting and negotiation of key partnership and go-to-market agreements.
This is a Hybrid position located at one our Hub locations (Frisco, TX, New York, NY, San Jose, CA, Newport Beach, CA). We value in-office collaboration and meaningful interactions, so expect that you will be able to be in the office on a regular basis according to team needs. When you are not working on-site, you will be working from your home office. We are only considering candidates within a commutable distance to one of the Hub locations and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on partnership structures, revenue opportunities, new business initiatives, and legal risk management.
- Responsible for the drafting and negotiation of key strategic commercial, distribution, partnership, and similar arrangements, and negotiating resolutions to contract disputes.
- Deliver practical contract guidance to the partnerships, sales, and finance teams. Charged with simplifying complex legal issues, identifying associated business implications, and effectively communicating the same to enable clients to make informed decisions with appreciation of complex nuances in legal guidance.
- Expected to identify relevant issues warranting consultation with internal or external subject matter experts, including tax, intellectual property, data privacy and cybersecurity matters, among others, and effectively collaborate with those subject matter experts to drive business objectives.
- Own updates to our customer-facing policies, like our EULA, and advise our customer service organization on responding to customer issues.
- Support the development and refinement of contract templates, playbooks, and scalable legal processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
ABOUT YOU:
- Licensed to practice law; your background includes 7+ years with significant commercial negotiation responsibilities at a reputable law firm and/or in house.
- You have a strong foundation in commercial law, including drafting, negotiating, counseling and problem solving a broad range of commercial transactions such as strategic partnerships, distribution agreements, MSAs, and licensing agreements.
- You confidently deliver clear, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
- You work well managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.
COMPANY BENEFITS AND PERKS:
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees:
- Bonus Program
- 401k Retirement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Support and Community Involvement
- 14 Paid Company Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees
- 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each Year
We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
PAY RANGE:
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $149,610.00/Yr. - USD $245,790.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice: Please click here to view and download the Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which applies to all McAfee job applicants who are residents of the state of California.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Partnerships Associate
Frame your credentials around Management Consultant
TN visa eligibility for Partnerships Associates hinges on qualifying under the Management Consultant category. Pull together documentation showing you analyze business problems, develop partnership strategies, and deliver recommendations, not just execute tasks.
Target companies with active partnership ecosystems
SaaS platforms, fintech firms, and enterprise software companies run structured partner programs that generate recurring sponsorship needs. Search for roles titled Partner Development, Channel Partnerships, or Strategic Alliances, these signal an established function, not a one-off hire.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-eligible roles
Not every Partnerships Associate posting is open to TN candidates. Migrate Mate filters roles by recent visa filings so you're applying to employers experienced with visa sponsorship, not guessing from job description language. For Canadian applicants, once you secure an offer, your employer will prepare a support letter you present at the U.S. port of entry. Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate with the same documentation. Either way, the process is straightforward—no government labor certification required.
Prepare a support letter that maps duties to TN criteria
CBP officers adjudicate TN petitions at the border based on a support letter from your employer. The letter must connect your Partnerships Associate duties to the Management Consultant definition, vague job descriptions are the leading cause of TN denials at ports of entry.
Understand how Mexican nationals navigate the consular process
Mexican citizens cannot apply for TN status at the border like Canadians. You'll schedule a consular interview at a U.S. embassy in Mexico, which adds lead time to your start date. Factor in consular appointment availability when negotiating your offer timeline.
Partnerships Associate TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Partnerships Associate role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, if the role is structured around consulting, strategic analysis, or business development advisory functions. The TN visa classifies Partnerships Associates under the Management Consultant category. The key is that your duties must involve identifying problems, analyzing partnership opportunities, and delivering recommendations, not purely sales execution or account management.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be processed at a port of entry in a single day for Canadian citizens. H-1B requires a USCIS petition, takes months to adjudicate, and is subject to an annual lottery with no guarantee of selection. For Partnerships Associate roles, TN is a faster and more predictable path if you're a Canadian or Mexican citizen and the role qualifies under Management Consultant.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to produce a support letter on company letterhead that outlines your job title, duties, qualifications, length of employment, and how the role fits the Management Consultant TN category. For Canadian applicants, this letter goes directly to a CBP officer at the port of entry. Mexican nationals submit it as part of their consular application package.
Where can I find Partnerships Associate jobs that sponsor TN visas?
Most general job boards don't indicate whether a role is open to TN visa candidates. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, it surfaces Partnerships Associate and related roles from employers with verified TN and work visa sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on applications that will hit a dead end at the offer stage.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa if I find a better Partnerships Associate role?
Yes. TN status is employer-specific, so changing employers requires a new TN authorization tied to the new company. Canadian citizens can obtain new TN status at a port of entry when starting with the new employer. Mexican nationals need to return to a U.S. consulate. There's no grace period for gaps between employers, so timing your transition matters.