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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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$132,800.00 - $219,100.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Senior Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim matters depending on line of business. You will deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers and will mentor less experienced attorneys.
What Will You Do?
- In the independent handling of a caseload of higher exposure cases and most complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim depending on line of business, your responsibilities will include:
- Leverage trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
- Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
- Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
- Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
- Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
- Collaborates with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships, including independent responsibility for managing client and business partner relationships.
- Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
- Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
- Initiate special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
- Travel as required to meet business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
- Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes.
- Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
- Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.
- Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
- Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
- Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
What is a Must Have?
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
- 7 years experience as a practicing attorney.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$132,800.00 - $219,100.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Senior Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim matters depending on line of business. You will deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers and will mentor less experienced attorneys.
What Will You Do?
- In the independent handling of a caseload of higher exposure cases and most complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim depending on line of business, your responsibilities will include:
- Leverage trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
- Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
- Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
- Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
- Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
- Collaborates with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships, including independent responsibility for managing client and business partner relationships.
- Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
- Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
- Initiate special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
- Travel as required to meet business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
- Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes.
- Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
- Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.
- Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
- Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
- Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
What is a Must Have?
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
- 7 years experience as a practicing attorney.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Litigation Counsel
Confirm your bar admission covers U.S. practice
TN 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.
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Find Senior Litigation Counsel JobsSenior 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 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.
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