TN Visa Supply Chain Intern Jobs
Supply Chain Intern roles can qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA when the position aligns with an eligible professional category such as Management Consultant or Scientific Technologist. Canadian citizens get streamlined port-of-entry approval with no cap. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate under the annual TN allocation.
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One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a transactional attorney to join our in-house legal department in a hybrid role in Carlsbad, California supporting supply chain and procurement activities across several different business areas. Are you a business-minded attorney seeking to grow your in-house career through the opportunity to draft, review, negotiate, analyze and advise on various types of contractual documents for numerous functions and internal customers across an organization? If so, then you might be a fit for our Supply Chain Counsel position supporting the Commercial businesses of Viasat.
As a Supply Chain Counsel, you will focus on providing legal and contractual guidance in transactions with vendors of all kinds, including manufacturing, software licensing, strategic supply, professional services, marketing, and development agreements. In addition to working directly with internal business and function owners on certain efforts, you will act as an advisor, trainer and critical issue point for a team of contract managers supporting supply chain and procurement activities. This is a hybrid, site-based role that offers the perfect blend of office collaboration and remote flexibility. Employees will work from our office at least 3 days (60%) per week within a standard five-day workweek, with the remaining days worked remotely.
The day-to-day:
- Provide strategic business and legal advice related to supply chain transactions both at contract inception and during contract performance.
- Develop, examine, negotiate, and analyze a wide variety of contracts.
- Advise on mitigation strategies related to sourcing challenges and changes.
- Create and implement strategies for early resolution of contractual disputes with vendors.
- Mentor, advise and train commercial contracts staff.
- Collaborate closely and connect with other departments and functional areas to ensure business objectives are met.
- Assist in other transactional and legal matters as necessary and requested by manager.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 3-5 years of prior transactional legal experience, preferably with some in-house practice for a technology company.
- Juris Doctorate degree with excellent academic credentials.
- Strong experience drafting, negotiating and handling contracts.
- Ability to navigate a global, complex, decentralized organization with partners across different time zones and in remote work settings.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to ask clear, concise questions involving complex technology to get requisite answers from business partners and Legal Department colleagues.
- Prior experience with intellectual property a plus.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to handle and prioritize several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary range: $139,000.00 - $219,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $172,500.00 - $258,500.00 / annually: At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
About us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a transactional attorney to join our in-house legal department in a hybrid role in Carlsbad, California supporting supply chain and procurement activities across several different business areas. Are you a business-minded attorney seeking to grow your in-house career through the opportunity to draft, review, negotiate, analyze and advise on various types of contractual documents for numerous functions and internal customers across an organization? If so, then you might be a fit for our Supply Chain Counsel position supporting the Commercial businesses of Viasat.
As a Supply Chain Counsel, you will focus on providing legal and contractual guidance in transactions with vendors of all kinds, including manufacturing, software licensing, strategic supply, professional services, marketing, and development agreements. In addition to working directly with internal business and function owners on certain efforts, you will act as an advisor, trainer and critical issue point for a team of contract managers supporting supply chain and procurement activities. This is a hybrid, site-based role that offers the perfect blend of office collaboration and remote flexibility. Employees will work from our office at least 3 days (60%) per week within a standard five-day workweek, with the remaining days worked remotely.
The day-to-day:
- Provide strategic business and legal advice related to supply chain transactions both at contract inception and during contract performance.
- Develop, examine, negotiate, and analyze a wide variety of contracts.
- Advise on mitigation strategies related to sourcing challenges and changes.
- Create and implement strategies for early resolution of contractual disputes with vendors.
- Mentor, advise and train commercial contracts staff.
- Collaborate closely and connect with other departments and functional areas to ensure business objectives are met.
- Assist in other transactional and legal matters as necessary and requested by manager.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 3-5 years of prior transactional legal experience, preferably with some in-house practice for a technology company.
- Juris Doctorate degree with excellent academic credentials.
- Strong experience drafting, negotiating and handling contracts.
- Ability to navigate a global, complex, decentralized organization with partners across different time zones and in remote work settings.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to ask clear, concise questions involving complex technology to get requisite answers from business partners and Legal Department colleagues.
- Prior experience with intellectual property a plus.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to handle and prioritize several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary range: $139,000.00 - $219,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $172,500.00 - $258,500.00 / annually: At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Supply Chain Intern
Align your degree to the role
TN visa eligibility depends on your credential matching a qualifying USMCA category. A supply chain or industrial engineering degree supports a Scientific Technologist classification far more cleanly than a general business diploma when applying for intern roles.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Companies experienced with visa sponsorship understand the hiring process for international workers. Focus your search on manufacturers, logistics firms, and retailers with recent visa filings—these employers have demonstrated familiarity with work visa requirements and are more likely to support your TN visa application at the port of entry.
Clarify the TN category before applying
Ask the hiring team which USMCA occupational category they plan to use for your internship before accepting an offer. Mismatches between your duties and the stated category are a leading reason TN applications get questioned at the border or consulate.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Supply Chain Intern roles by employers with recent visa filings. This narrows your applications to companies experienced with visa sponsorship, increasing the likelihood they're equipped to support your TN application.
Prepare a detailed support letter early
Your employer's support letter must describe your specific duties, the USMCA category, your qualifications, and your employment period. For intern roles, vague job descriptions are flagged by CBP officers. Get a draft from your employer before your start date is firm.
Understand how your program end date affects status
TN status is tied to your employment period, so your authorized stay ends when the internship does. If your program extends, your employer must update the support documentation before you travel internationally or you risk re-entry complications at the port of entry.
Supply Chain Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Supply Chain Intern role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. Supply Chain Intern positions can qualify under USMCA categories such as Management Consultant or Scientific Technologist, but only if your actual job duties and your academic credentials align with that category. Internships with vague or generalist descriptions are harder to support at the border or consulate than roles with clearly defined technical or analytical functions.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Supply Chain Intern roles?
The TN visa has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable for internship timelines than the H-1B visa, which requires registration in April and cap selection before any employment can begin. Canadians can get TN approval at the port of entry the same day they travel. Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate, which adds processing time but still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does a Supply Chain Intern need for a TN application?
You need a support letter from your employer that specifies your job title, duties, the USMCA occupational category, your compensation, and your employment period. You also need proof of your qualifying degree or credentials, your valid passport, and the completed application form. For Mexican citizens applying at a consulate, you'll additionally submit the DS-160 and pay the visa application fee.
Where can I find Supply Chain Intern jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Supply Chain Intern openings at employers with active TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on companies that won't support your status. Most general job search tools don't filter by visa type or sponsorship track record, which makes identifying willing employers time-consuming without a targeted tool.
Can a Canadian citizen get TN approval on the same day they start an internship?
Yes. Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry, which means approval can happen the same day you cross the border with complete documentation. There's no advance petition or waiting period required. The CBP officer reviews your employer's support letter and credentials on the spot, so having all documents organized and clearly labeled is essential.