TN Visa Real Estate Operations Jobs
Real Estate Operations roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA when structured around specialty occupations like management consultants or engineers. Canadian citizens can enter without a cap; Mexican citizens face a 5,500-annual-allocation limit. For Canadians, your employer prepares a support letter that you present at the U.S. port of entry; for Mexicans, your employer prepares a support letter that you submit with your application at a U.S. consulate.
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First Student is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Attorney to join its ten-person legal team and serve as a trusted legal advisor to the business. This role supports the General Counsel by providing comprehensive legal counsel across a broad range of matters, with approximately 70% of responsibilities focused on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development matters, and M&A-related activity, and approximately 30% focused on broader in-house legal matters such as commercial contracting, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.
The successful candidate will support a real estate portfolio of more than 750 owned and leased properties across 42 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces while providing practical, business-minded legal counsel that protects the company's interests, facilitates strategic growth, and supports key business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex real estate agreements, including commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, amendments, easements, development agreements, and related transaction documents.
- Manage real estate transactions from due diligence through closing, including title and survey reviews, zoning verifications, land use matters, environmental assessments, financing-related issues, and other real estate diligence activities.
- Partner with business leaders and internal stakeholders on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and other strategic transactions involving real estate assets.
- Serve as the primary legal partner to First Student's Real Estate team, providing practical, business-oriented counsel on strategic initiatives, transactions, and operational matters.
- Advise internal stakeholders regarding property management issues, landlord-tenant matters, environmental concerns, regulatory compliance, and land use matters.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, SaaS agreements, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, and other commercial transactions.
- Provide general legal guidance to operations support teams, including Risk, HR, Business Development, Communications, IT, and Labor, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist in corporate governance matters, including commercial, regulatory, and transactional matters.
- Identify potential legal risks across business operations and develop practical mitigation strategies.
- Manage litigation and dispute-related matters and oversee outside counsel on specialized real estate, commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters as needed.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic growth initiatives and operational objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law and in good standing with the State of Ohio (or eligible to register as in-house counsel).
- 5+ years of legal experience, with significant experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
- Experience advising on litigation or managing outside counsel is preferred.
- Proven track record of handling general real estate/commercial contracts and corporate matters.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, business-oriented environment.
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
- Professional development support (CLE expenses and bar dues).
Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request.
INTRODUCTION
First Student is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Attorney to join its ten-person legal team and serve as a trusted legal advisor to the business. This role supports the General Counsel by providing comprehensive legal counsel across a broad range of matters, with approximately 70% of responsibilities focused on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development matters, and M&A-related activity, and approximately 30% focused on broader in-house legal matters such as commercial contracting, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.
The successful candidate will support a real estate portfolio of more than 750 owned and leased properties across 42 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces while providing practical, business-minded legal counsel that protects the company's interests, facilitates strategic growth, and supports key business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex real estate agreements, including commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, amendments, easements, development agreements, and related transaction documents.
- Manage real estate transactions from due diligence through closing, including title and survey reviews, zoning verifications, land use matters, environmental assessments, financing-related issues, and other real estate diligence activities.
- Partner with business leaders and internal stakeholders on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and other strategic transactions involving real estate assets.
- Serve as the primary legal partner to First Student's Real Estate team, providing practical, business-oriented counsel on strategic initiatives, transactions, and operational matters.
- Advise internal stakeholders regarding property management issues, landlord-tenant matters, environmental concerns, regulatory compliance, and land use matters.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, SaaS agreements, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, and other commercial transactions.
- Provide general legal guidance to operations support teams, including Risk, HR, Business Development, Communications, IT, and Labor, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist in corporate governance matters, including commercial, regulatory, and transactional matters.
- Identify potential legal risks across business operations and develop practical mitigation strategies.
- Manage litigation and dispute-related matters and oversee outside counsel on specialized real estate, commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters as needed.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic growth initiatives and operational objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law and in good standing with the State of Ohio (or eligible to register as in-house counsel).
- 5+ years of legal experience, with significant experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
- Experience advising on litigation or managing outside counsel is preferred.
- Proven track record of handling general real estate/commercial contracts and corporate matters.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, business-oriented environment.
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
- Professional development support (CLE expenses and bar dues).
Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Real Estate Operations
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Real Estate Operations covers a broad range of duties, so your resume and credential package need to map your degree and experience to a recognized TN visa category like management consultant or engineer, not a generic property title.
Identify employers with recent visa filing history
Search Migrate Mate for real estate firms with recent visa filings to find employers experienced with sponsorship processes. Employers already familiar with visa sponsorship move faster and are more likely to understand the requirements for TN status qualification.
Use Migrate Mate to target sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time when most real estate employers haven't sponsored TN visas. Migrate Mate filters roles by verified sponsorship history, so you're applying only where the infrastructure already exists.
Clarify your job offer letter covers TN requirements
Your offer letter must specify your professional category, duties, duration, and that a baccalaureate degree is required for the role. Vague language like 'property management' without linking duties to a TN-eligible profession triggers CBP scrutiny.
Understand Mexican nationals face an annual allocation
The TN visa for Mexican citizens is capped at 5,500 per year across all professions. Time your application early in the fiscal year and confirm your employer is prepared to file through a U.S. consulate rather than at the Canadian land border.
Prepare for CBP to question operational versus professional duties
Officers sometimes push back when Real Estate Operations roles look like supervisory or administrative work rather than professional specialty occupation work. Bring documentation showing your degree is a standard requirement for the specific role, not just a preference.
Real Estate Operations TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Real Estate Operations qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. The TN visa doesn't have a category called real estate operations, so your employer must frame the position under an eligible profession such as management consultant, economist, or engineer. The duties in your offer letter need to align with that profession's definition, not just reflect general property or portfolio oversight work.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Real Estate Operations professionals?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, which makes it far more predictable than H-1B visa for roles that qualify. H-1B requires a petition filed months in advance with a roughly one-in-four selection chance. TN can be adjudicated at a Canadian land border the same day. The tradeoff is that TN requires you to hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship and the role must fit a defined TN category.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN petition?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed support letter specifying your TN professional category, a description of duties that maps to that category, the employment duration, and confirmation that a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field is required. For Canadian citizens, you'll present this letter directly at the U.S. border or port of entry; for Mexican citizens, your employer submits it to support your application at a U.S. consulate. You'll bring your own degree credentials and any professional licenses to your border or consulate appointment.
How can I find Real Estate Operations employers that already sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces employers with recent visa filings in real estate and adjacent fields, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with visa sponsorship. Employers experienced with work visa processes move significantly faster through the offer and onboarding stages.
Can Mexican nationals apply for TN the same way Canadians can?
No. Canadian citizens can present their TN application directly at a land border port of entry and receive same-day adjudication. Mexican nationals must apply through a U.S. consulate in Mexico and are subject to the 5,500-per-year allocation cap across all TN professions. Processing through a consulate takes longer, so Mexican applicants should build extra lead time into their job offer timeline.