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Restaurant General Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when the position involves directing multi-unit or complex food service operations. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap concerns. Mexican citizens need consular processing. Your employer files no lottery, no petition wait.
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About NCR VOYIX
NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a global platform-powered leader in unified commerce for shopping and dining. Combining a flexible, intelligent platform with end-to-end payments capabilities and services developed through its deep industry experience, NCR Voyix empowers retailers and restaurants to accelerate new possibilities for their operations, experiences and business outcomes. NCR Voyix is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves customers in more than 35 countries worldwide.
Title: Commercial Counsel, Restaurants and Payments
Location: Atlanta
Position Summary
The Commercial Counsel, Restaurants and Payments role works in a dynamic and collegial team of attorneys and contract managers. The Commercial Counsel provides support for NCR Voyix’s Restaurants and Payments lines of business, globally. Responsibilities will include advising the business teams on industry legal issues; drafting and negotiating contracts; helping to update and develop contract templates; reviewing various internal and external communications; supporting various business initiatives; and advising the business on legal matters in relation to the provision of NCR Voyix products and services.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Partner with business clients to structure, draft and negotiate contracts with customers, partners and other third parties, including customer agreements, partner agreements, NDAs, referral agreements, and license agreements;
- Advise the business on legal matters in relation to NCR Voyix products and services and draft required related legal documents;
- Perform legal review of RFP/RFI responses;
- Provide issue-focused legal guidance to contract managers on an escalation basis;
- Exercise judgment in advising business clients on contract interpretation and other matters;
- Work with others internally such as compliance, marketing, product management, pricing, and finance, along with legal subject matter experts in-house and externally, to develop legal approaches and programs to support business initiatives;
- Manage legal disputes with partners, customers and other third parties;
- Provide proactive, practical, and pragmatic business-oriented legal advice;
- Provide internal training on relevant legal issues; and
- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of NCR Voyix's procedures, processes and policies;
- Provide Commercial Counsel support to internal and external litigation teams.
Basic Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited law school.
- 3-5 years’ experience in commercial/transactional law, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house experience, but attorneys with only law firm experience will be considered;
- Familiarity with privacy law and cybersecurity matters, and how those areas interface with the Restaurant and Payment’s businesses;
- Experience in the payments industry is a plus;
- Knowledge of commercial contract laws and practices generally and specifically within the technology industry;
- Excellent communication skills with ability to negotiate at high levels;
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to work under short deadlines and outside normal working hours with minimal advance notice and minimal supervision; self-sufficient and independent; and
- Confidence in client- and customer-facing situations, presenting a positive and professional image; excellent interpersonal skills.
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EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is NCR Voyix's commitment to diversity. NCR Voyix is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, culture, and physical ability. Every individual at NCR Voyix has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.
Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Voyix only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR Voyix preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR Voyix employees, or any NCR Voyix facility. NCR Voyix is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.
EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is NCR Voyix’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. NCR Voyix is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at NCR Voyix has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.
Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR Voyix only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR Voyix employees, or any NCR Voyix facility. NCR Voyix is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
“When applying for a job, please make sure to only open emails that you will receive during your application process that come from a @ncrvoyix.com email domain.”
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Restaurant General Manager
Verify your role meets specialty standards
TN visa classification for management roles hinges on demonstrating that the position requires specialized knowledge beyond general supervision. Document your scope: P&L ownership, multi-unit oversight, or franchise compliance duties all strengthen the occupational argument.
Gather credential equivalency letters early
If your hospitality or business degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, get a credential evaluation completed before outreach begins. CBP officers can and do question foreign degree equivalency at ports of entry.
Target multi-unit and franchise operators first
Chains managing 10 or more locations have HR teams familiar with cross-border hiring and existing TN documentation templates. Independent single-location restaurants rarely have the infrastructure to support a first-time TN sponsorship.
Ask employers about their E-Verify enrollment status
Federal contractors and employers in certain states must use E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Confirming enrollment before accepting an offer prevents onboarding delays after your TN is approved.
Search for TN-ready roles using Migrate Mate
Filter Restaurant General Manager openings by employer visa sponsorship experience using Migrate Mate. It surfaces employers with recent visa filings, so you spend less time educating HR teams about work visa processes from scratch.
Prepare a compliant offer letter before crossing
Canadian citizens applying at the border must present an offer letter naming the TN category, job duties, and employment period. A letter that omits the USMCA occupational category or uses vague duty language is the most common reason for port-of-entry denials.
Restaurant General Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Restaurant General Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
It can, but the classification depends on how the role is framed. CBP typically approves Restaurant General Manager positions under the Management Consultant category when the duties involve directing complex, multi-unit, or franchise operations with clear analytical and operational responsibilities. Single-location roles with primarily supervisory duties are harder to qualify. Your offer letter must tie specific duties to the USMCA occupational definition.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Restaurant General Manager roles?
TN has no annual cap for Canadians and no lottery for either nationality, which means you can start as soon as your employer is ready. H-1B visa requires entering a lottery that selects fewer than one in four registrants and has a wait of up to a year before employment can begin. For qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals, TN is a faster and more predictable path to the same outcome.
Can I switch Restaurant General Manager employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization before starting with the new employer. Canadians can apply at a port of entry with a new offer letter. Mexican citizens must obtain a new visa stamp at a U.S. consulate. You cannot simply transfer the existing TN from one restaurant group to another, and working for the new employer before receiving authorization violates your status.
How do I find Restaurant General Manager jobs that already support TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by TN visa sponsorship history, so you can identify restaurant groups and food service operators that have successfully sponsored TN workers before. This matters because employers unfamiliar with TN often decline to sponsor even when the role qualifies, not because of cost but because of uncertainty about the process.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a signed offer letter that includes the specific USMCA occupational category, a description of duties tied to that category, the duration of employment, and your job title. For Mexican citizens, the employer may also need to support a DS-160 application and consular interview. Neither nationality requires the employer to file a petition with USCIS, which is what makes TN processing significantly faster than H-1B.