TN Visa Senior Litigation Counsel Jobs
Senior Litigation Counsel roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's "Lawyer" category, covering Canadian and Mexican attorneys with a law degree and bar admission. There's no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians. You'll need an active license and a U.S. employer ready to document the role's legal nature before your port of entry or consular appointment.
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Type Of Hire:
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Job Description
JR0306901 Corporate Counsel Sr Lead
The world of finance moves fast. At FIS, we’re faster. Our teams are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact–in their careers and communities. We deliver innovation that advances the way the world pays, banks and invests. If you want to grow personally and professionally, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?
About the role:
In this Senior Litigation Counsel role, you will be part of a team that handles the company’s global litigation and dispute matters and government investigations to protect and minimize risk to FIS. We are seeking an experienced litigation counsel who can strategically manage these matters, continuously improve our litigation strategies and operations, and proactively identify and mitigate risk throughout the company. Additionally, this function will also provide a focus on, and strategic support for the company's eDiscovery function. A background in technology, financial services or banking is a big plus for this job.
About the team:
The FIS Legal team is comprised of approximately 200 attorneys and paraprofessionals worldwide who enjoy being an advisor to and partner with our businesses to help the company achieve its goals. We work collaboratively with each other and with our business colleagues to solve problems in an effective and pragmatic manner. We view our role as one of supporting our business leaders in a variety of legal matters, and we strive to assist our businesses in meeting their objectives with sound, reasonable and well-considered legal counsel.
What you will be doing:
- Manage complex docket of litigation, disputes, and investigations, including from various government agencies.
- Focus on and provide strategic support for the company's eDiscovery function.
- Take a business focused and hands-on approach to assigned matters including developing case strategy, conducting witness interviews, conducting discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, negotiating with opposing counsel, and drafting legal agreements.
- Consolidating investigations, collections activity, subpoenas, liens, levies, and garnishments within the company to drive efficiencies and align strategy.
- Provide practical, solution-oriented legal and strategic counsel to executives and colleagues on strategy, risk assessment, negotiations, and execution as it relates to other enterprise matters including mergers and acquisitions.
What you will need:
- A law degree, such as a Juris Doctor or other comparable degree and admission to practice law in the appropriate jurisdiction.
- Eight (8) or more years of legal experience with a primary focus on litigation and government investigations in a corporate in-house or law firm environment.
- Experience with litigation, disputes, eDiscovery and investigations including from various government agencies, preferably as it relates to the financial services or financial technology industries.
- Experience with government agencies related to the company’s banking and capital markets business lines including the US Federal Banking Agencies, Securities and Exchange Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Federal Trade Commission.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, subpoenas, liens and levies, and collection matters.
- Strong communication, research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to review and evaluate multi-faceted issues and counsel business colleagues on complex legal questions relating to various issues.
- Experience advising clients in a complex, diversified, matrixed, global organization.
- Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced business environment and driving complex projects to completion.
- Experience or background in technology, software, banking, or financial services is a plus.
What we offer you:
At FIS, we hire the best. In return, you receive exceptional benefits including:
- Opportunities to innovate in fintech
- Tools for personal and professional growth
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
- Resources to invest in your community
- Competitive salary and benefits
Privacy Statement
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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Position Type:
Full time
Type Of Hire:
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)
Job Description
JR0306901 Corporate Counsel Sr Lead
The world of finance moves fast. At FIS, we’re faster. Our teams are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact–in their careers and communities. We deliver innovation that advances the way the world pays, banks and invests. If you want to grow personally and professionally, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?
About the role:
In this Senior Litigation Counsel role, you will be part of a team that handles the company’s global litigation and dispute matters and government investigations to protect and minimize risk to FIS. We are seeking an experienced litigation counsel who can strategically manage these matters, continuously improve our litigation strategies and operations, and proactively identify and mitigate risk throughout the company. Additionally, this function will also provide a focus on, and strategic support for the company's eDiscovery function. A background in technology, financial services or banking is a big plus for this job.
About the team:
The FIS Legal team is comprised of approximately 200 attorneys and paraprofessionals worldwide who enjoy being an advisor to and partner with our businesses to help the company achieve its goals. We work collaboratively with each other and with our business colleagues to solve problems in an effective and pragmatic manner. We view our role as one of supporting our business leaders in a variety of legal matters, and we strive to assist our businesses in meeting their objectives with sound, reasonable and well-considered legal counsel.
What you will be doing:
- Manage complex docket of litigation, disputes, and investigations, including from various government agencies.
- Focus on and provide strategic support for the company's eDiscovery function.
- Take a business focused and hands-on approach to assigned matters including developing case strategy, conducting witness interviews, conducting discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, negotiating with opposing counsel, and drafting legal agreements.
- Consolidating investigations, collections activity, subpoenas, liens, levies, and garnishments within the company to drive efficiencies and align strategy.
- Provide practical, solution-oriented legal and strategic counsel to executives and colleagues on strategy, risk assessment, negotiations, and execution as it relates to other enterprise matters including mergers and acquisitions.
What you will need:
- A law degree, such as a Juris Doctor or other comparable degree and admission to practice law in the appropriate jurisdiction.
- Eight (8) or more years of legal experience with a primary focus on litigation and government investigations in a corporate in-house or law firm environment.
- Experience with litigation, disputes, eDiscovery and investigations including from various government agencies, preferably as it relates to the financial services or financial technology industries.
- Experience with government agencies related to the company’s banking and capital markets business lines including the US Federal Banking Agencies, Securities and Exchange Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Federal Trade Commission.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, subpoenas, liens and levies, and collection matters.
- Strong communication, research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to review and evaluate multi-faceted issues and counsel business colleagues on complex legal questions relating to various issues.
- Experience advising clients in a complex, diversified, matrixed, global organization.
- Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced business environment and driving complex projects to completion.
- Experience or background in technology, software, banking, or financial services is a plus.
What we offer you:
At FIS, we hire the best. In return, you receive exceptional benefits including:
- Opportunities to innovate in fintech
- Tools for personal and professional growth
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
- Resources to invest in your community
- Competitive salary and benefits
Privacy Statement
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Senior Litigation Counsel
Confirm your bar admission covers U.S. practice
TN visa sponsorship for Senior Litigation Counsel requires bar admission in at least one jurisdiction. A Canadian law degree alone isn't enough if you haven't cleared a U.S. bar or a reciprocal licensing pathway your employer can document.
Target law firms with active federal dockets
Senior Litigation Counsel roles at firms handling federal civil or criminal matters are more likely to work with visa sponsorship. Employers with recent visa filings demonstrate experience navigating sponsorship processes, helping narrow your search to firms familiar with supporting international legal talent.
Request a role-specific offer letter before filing
CBP requires the offer letter to explicitly describe litigation duties, not just the job title. Vague language like "legal work" invites secondary inspection. Specify trial preparation, motion practice, or appellate work to match the TN Lawyer category.
Use Migrate Mate to surface TN-ready employers
Migrate Mate filters Senior Litigation Counsel openings by TN visa sponsorship availability, so you're not cold-applying to firms that have never sponsored. Search by practice area to find active litigation departments with existing TN infrastructure.
Prepare credential documentation for Mexican nationals
Mexican nationals applying through a U.S. consulate must show a licenciatura in law, not just bar passage. Have your degree apostilled and translated before scheduling your appointment, since consular officers verify credentials at the interview.
Align your start date with TN processing timelines
Canadian citizens can get TN status at a port of entry the same day, but Mexican nationals face consular wait times that can run several weeks. Negotiate a start date with your employer that accounts for appointment availability, not just offer acceptance.
Senior Litigation Counsel TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Litigation Counsel role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Senior Litigation Counsel positions qualify under the TN visa's Lawyer category, which covers Canadian and Mexican nationals holding a law degree and bar admission who will practice law in the U.S. The role must involve substantive legal work, meaning litigation duties like trial preparation, depositions, and motion practice must be documented in the offer letter. A title alone doesn't guarantee approval.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Senior Litigation Counsel roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian nationals, making it far more predictable than the H-1B visa for attorney roles. H-1B petitions require USCIS adjudication that can take months, while a Canadian national can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day with the right documentation. Mexican nationals still go through consular processing, but avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documentation does my employer need to prepare for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed offer letter confirming your law degree requirement, the litigation-specific nature of the role, and your start date and compensation terms. Unlike H-1B, there's no I-129 petition for Canadian applicants entering at a port of entry, but the offer letter does the work a petition would otherwise do. USCIS adjudication only applies if you're filing for a change of status from inside the U.S.
Where can I find Senior Litigation Counsel jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to connect Canadian and Mexican professionals with U.S. employers who sponsor TN visas. Searching by job title and visa type on Migrate Mate filters out roles where sponsorship isn't available, which saves significant time when targeting litigation-focused law firms and corporate legal departments that already have TN infrastructure in place.
Can I switch employers after receiving TN status as a Senior Litigation Counsel?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to a specific employer and role. If you change jobs, you'll need new TN documentation reflecting the new employer's offer letter and litigation role description. Canadian nationals can process this at a port of entry, while Mexican nationals must return to a U.S. consulate. You cannot begin work for a new employer on your existing TN authorization.