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Real estate attorney roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, classified under the Lawyer category for Canadian and Mexican citizens. You'll need a law degree and active bar admission in your home country or a U.S. state. Canadian applicants enter at the port of entry; Mexicans apply at a U.S. consulate.
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About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
About Houston (Spring)
ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.
By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.
The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.
The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.
Learn more about what we do in Houston here.
Role Overview
ExxonMobil is seeking to hire a junior or mid-level attorney with strong real estate law experience to join a team dedicated to supporting property deals and other strategic commercial transactions. The position will be located at ExxonMobil’s corporate headquarters in Spring, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on world-class global transactions and to diversify your career within an industry-leading energy company.
What you will do:
- Support a wide range of domestic and international strategic property transactions, including real estate acquisitions, divestments, leasing, and land use matters
- Lead the drafting and negotiation of real estate transactional and operational documents and land use agreements
- Develop a deep understanding of ExxonMobil’s businesses and use sound judgment to solve important business problems
- Collaborate closely with ExxonMobil business teams to advance business priorities
About You
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of real estate transactional experience, including at least two years of relevant experience at a major law firm or large company
- Excellent business judgment
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability and desire to collaborate as a member of an integrated team
- Strong college and law school record
- Licensed to practice law in at least one state
- Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Significant real estate and project experience in the energy industry or a related field
- Experience working on complex international or cross-border transactions
- Demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of real estate acquisitions, divestments, leasing, land use, and commercial transactions, including conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and supporting deals through closing
- Experience identifying and navigating environmental risks and other compliance issues associated with real estate and commercial transactions
- Demonstrated record of leadership and initiative in the workplace and community
- Foreign language proficiency is a plus
Your benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:
- Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
- Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
- Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
- Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
- Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you
More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law
Equal Opportunity Employer
ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.
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ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.
Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.
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Verify your bar admission matches TN requirements
TN visa classification for lawyers requires a law degree and a license to practice. Confirm your provincial or national bar credentials are in good standing before targeting employers, since CBP officers evaluate both at entry.
Target firms with active cross-border transaction practices
Real estate firms handling U.S.-Canada or U.S.-Mexico commercial deals already understand cross-border legal work. These employers are far more likely to sponsor TN status than domestic residential-only practices unfamiliar with USMCA classifications.
Get your credential documents ready before offers arrive
Assemble your law degree, bar admission certificate, and a support letter from your prospective employer before you start interviewing. Canadian applicants present these directly at the port of entry, so delays in gathering documents can delay your start date.
Find TN-ready employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter real estate attorney roles by TN visa sponsorship. It surfaces employers already familiar with the USMCA process, so you spend less time educating hiring teams and more time moving through offer and filing stages.
Coach your employer on the support letter format
Many real estate firms have never sponsored a TN visa. The support letter must describe your specific attorney duties, your Canadian or Mexican citizenship, and the temporary nature of the role. A letter that omits any of these elements can cause a CBP denial at the border.
Understand how Mexican applicants use consular processing
Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than at the border, and a limited annual TN allocation applies. Book your consular appointment early in the hiring process so your start date aligns with your employer's timeline and the allocation is not exhausted.
Real Estate Attorney TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a real estate attorney role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Real estate attorneys qualify under the Lawyer category in USMCA's TN professional list. You must hold a law degree from an accredited institution and a license to practice law in your home country or a U.S. jurisdiction. General counsel, transactional attorney, and real estate closing attorney titles all typically fall within this category, provided the duties are legal in nature.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for real estate attorneys?
TN is almost always the faster path for Canadian and Mexican real estate attorneys. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS adjudication wait. Canadian applicants can be admitted at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires winning a lottery that selects roughly one in four registrants, followed by a months-long petition process before you can start work.
How can I find real estate attorney jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters roles by TN visa sponsorship and surfaces employers who already understand the USMCA process, which saves you from explaining the visa category to every recruiter you speak with. Searching through Migrate Mate lets you focus on firms that are ready to move forward without delays caused by unfamiliarity with TN status.
What documents does a real estate attorney need for TN admission?
You need your law degree, proof of bar admission or licensure, a support letter from your prospective employer describing your duties and the temporary nature of the position, and a valid Canadian or Mexican passport. For Canadians, these are presented directly at the port of entry. Mexican nationals submit the same documents at a U.S. consulate during their visa interview.
Can a real estate attorney on TN status change employers mid-status?
Yes, but you cannot simply carry your current TN authorization to a new firm. Canadian attorneys typically obtain a new TN at the border with documents from the new employer before starting. Mexican nationals apply for a new TN visa at the consulate. You cannot begin work for the new employer until the new TN status or visa is granted, so time your transition carefully.