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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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Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
The Opportunity
Salesforce is hiring a driven, entrepreneurial Counsel to join our Global Litigation team in a role primarily focused on offensive litigation and proactive enforcement. We deliver legal services that assert Salesforce's legal rights, protect company assets, and pioneer the responsible use of AI technology, all within a highly collaborative environment.
In this role, you will take the lead on a portfolio of affirmative matters, tackling novel legal issues in an evolving and competitive technology landscape. Your main objective is to investigate facts, build cases from the ground up, and prosecute claims to protect the business. As docket capacity permits, you will also support core defensive matters. You will contribute to the ongoing deployment of AI tools across our practice and report directly to the Vice President, Global Litigation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Affirmative Strategy & Enforcement: Lead proactive legal actions across our global docket. This includes, among other things, driving plaintiff-side litigation, petitioner-side arbitrations, and enforcement initiatives from early fact-finding through final resolution.
- Defensive Support: As docket capacity permits, assist with defensive litigation and pre-litigation demands.
- Strategic Resource Deployment: Partner effectively with outside counsel, deploying external counsel, internal talent, and advanced AI tools as an integrated toolkit to drive case strategy and budget efficiency.
- Responsible AI Integration: Contribute to the ongoing deployment and practical use of AI tools (such as vLex, Gemini, Legora, and Relativity aiR) across our workflows. Champion the rigorous, ethical, and accurate application of generative AI in legal research and case analysis.
- Pragmatic Legal Counsel: Deliver clear, actionable advice on risk evaluation and case strategy, making sound judgment calls with a firm grasp of real-world business impact.
You're Our Person If...
- Legal Qualifications: Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited institution and active state bar membership in good standing.
- Experience: 2–5 years of combined litigation experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, or government/prosecutorial agency.
- Investigative & Enforcement Mindset: Demonstrated ability to investigate facts, build a case from scratch, and aggressively drive legal actions forward as the moving party.
- Entrepreneurial Resilience: Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments, prioritizing effectively under pressure, and taking full ownership of complex matters.
- Accountability & Rigor: High reliability in tracking commitments, evaluating case risks, and driving matters to completion.
- A sense of humor!
Even Better If
- Experience initiating or driving affirmative litigation, plaintiff-side claims, arbitrations, or enforcement actions.
- Experience handling disputes involving confidential information, unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, and/or restrictive covenants.
- Hands-on experience with the responsible application of generative AI tools in legal research and drafting workflows.
- Familiarity with modern eDiscovery platforms and case management software. Familiarity with Relativity and Relativity aiR is a plus.
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.
Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.
The typical base salary range for this position is $148,500 - $223,900 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $178,900 - $246,000 annually.
The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
The Opportunity
Salesforce is hiring a driven, entrepreneurial Counsel to join our Global Litigation team in a role primarily focused on offensive litigation and proactive enforcement. We deliver legal services that assert Salesforce's legal rights, protect company assets, and pioneer the responsible use of AI technology, all within a highly collaborative environment.
In this role, you will take the lead on a portfolio of affirmative matters, tackling novel legal issues in an evolving and competitive technology landscape. Your main objective is to investigate facts, build cases from the ground up, and prosecute claims to protect the business. As docket capacity permits, you will also support core defensive matters. You will contribute to the ongoing deployment of AI tools across our practice and report directly to the Vice President, Global Litigation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Affirmative Strategy & Enforcement: Lead proactive legal actions across our global docket. This includes, among other things, driving plaintiff-side litigation, petitioner-side arbitrations, and enforcement initiatives from early fact-finding through final resolution.
- Defensive Support: As docket capacity permits, assist with defensive litigation and pre-litigation demands.
- Strategic Resource Deployment: Partner effectively with outside counsel, deploying external counsel, internal talent, and advanced AI tools as an integrated toolkit to drive case strategy and budget efficiency.
- Responsible AI Integration: Contribute to the ongoing deployment and practical use of AI tools (such as vLex, Gemini, Legora, and Relativity aiR) across our workflows. Champion the rigorous, ethical, and accurate application of generative AI in legal research and case analysis.
- Pragmatic Legal Counsel: Deliver clear, actionable advice on risk evaluation and case strategy, making sound judgment calls with a firm grasp of real-world business impact.
You're Our Person If...
- Legal Qualifications: Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited institution and active state bar membership in good standing.
- Experience: 2–5 years of combined litigation experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, or government/prosecutorial agency.
- Investigative & Enforcement Mindset: Demonstrated ability to investigate facts, build a case from scratch, and aggressively drive legal actions forward as the moving party.
- Entrepreneurial Resilience: Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments, prioritizing effectively under pressure, and taking full ownership of complex matters.
- Accountability & Rigor: High reliability in tracking commitments, evaluating case risks, and driving matters to completion.
- A sense of humor!
Even Better If
- Experience initiating or driving affirmative litigation, plaintiff-side claims, arbitrations, or enforcement actions.
- Experience handling disputes involving confidential information, unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, and/or restrictive covenants.
- Hands-on experience with the responsible application of generative AI tools in legal research and drafting workflows.
- Familiarity with modern eDiscovery platforms and case management software. Familiarity with Relativity and Relativity aiR is a plus.
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.
Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.
The typical base salary range for this position is $148,500 - $223,900 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $178,900 - $246,000 annually.
The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.
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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.