TN Visa Tax Attorney Jobs
Tax Attorney roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a law degree and active bar admission. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or preclearance with no cap. Mexican citizens require consular processing and are subject to the annual TN allocation.
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Cooley LLP has an opportunity available for an associate to join our tax practice.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our ideal candidate will have:
- 3-5 years of tax experience, including advising on some combination of mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and international transactions
- A high level of motivation, initiative and excellent problem solving skills
- Strong client relations skills and experience handling several concurrent ongoing matters
- A high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school
An LLM is preferred, but not required. Candidates can be based in our Chicago, Colorado, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, Santa Monica, or Washington, DC offices.
COMPENSATION
- The expected annual pay range for this position is $260,000-$365,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
BENEFITS
We offer a full range of elective benefits including:
- Medical
- Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
- Dental
- Vision
- Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Life insurance
- AD&D
- Long-term care coverage
- Backup care for children and/or adults
- Other parental support benefits
In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive:
- Firm-paid life insurance
- AD&D
- LTD
- Short term medical benefits
- Accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year
- Sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
- 10 paid holidays each year
We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
EOE.
INTRODUCTION
Cooley LLP has an opportunity available for an associate to join our tax practice.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our ideal candidate will have:
- 3-5 years of tax experience, including advising on some combination of mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and international transactions
- A high level of motivation, initiative and excellent problem solving skills
- Strong client relations skills and experience handling several concurrent ongoing matters
- A high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school
An LLM is preferred, but not required. Candidates can be based in our Chicago, Colorado, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, Santa Monica, or Washington, DC offices.
COMPENSATION
- The expected annual pay range for this position is $260,000-$365,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
BENEFITS
We offer a full range of elective benefits including:
- Medical
- Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
- Dental
- Vision
- Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Life insurance
- AD&D
- Long-term care coverage
- Backup care for children and/or adults
- Other parental support benefits
In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive:
- Firm-paid life insurance
- AD&D
- LTD
- Short term medical benefits
- Accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year
- Sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
- 10 paid holidays each year
We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
EOE.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Attorney
Verify your bar admission transfers across borders
TN visa status requires active bar admission, but U.S. employers need to see you can practice in the specific state where you'll work. Research reciprocity rules and foreign attorney admission pathways before you start applying.
Target law firms with cross-border tax practices
Big Four accounting firms and firms with dedicated international tax or transfer pricing groups sponsor TN workers far more consistently than general practice firms. Filter your search to employers with active cross-border client work.
Search TN-sponsored Tax Attorney jobs on Migrate Mate
TN sponsorship isn't advertised on most job listings. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with recent visa filings who have demonstrated experience with work visa sponsorship, so you're targeting companies already familiar with hiring international talent for legal and tax roles.
Request a support letter that names your law specialty
Your employer's TN support letter must connect your tax law background to a specific business need. A letter that says 'attorney' without specifying tax advisory, M&A, or transfer pricing work invites extra scrutiny at the port of entry.
Confirm your law degree meets USMCA credential requirements
USMCA requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree for attorney classification. Mexican law graduates with a licenciatura qualify, but a Canadian LLB or JD is treated equivalently. Have your credentials ready to present in original or certified copies.
Ask about TN renewal timelines before accepting an offer
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no hard cap on renewals. Confirm your prospective employer has handled TN renewals before, since Canadian attorneys can renew at the border while Mexican nationals must return to a consulate.
Tax Attorney TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Attorney role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Lawyers are explicitly listed as a qualifying profession under USMCA for TN visa classification. You need a law degree, active bar admission, and a job offer from a U.S. employer for work in a legal capacity. Tax law roles at law firms, accounting firms, and corporate legal departments all qualify, provided your offer letter clearly describes legal advisory duties rather than purely business or consulting functions.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Tax Attorneys?
TN is significantly more practical for Canadian and Mexican tax attorneys. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS adjudication wait. Canadian citizens can be admitted at a port of entry the same day with the right documents. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a lottery slot, and a lengthy approval process, making TN the faster and more predictable path for USMCA nationals.
What documents does a Tax Attorney need for TN visa sponsorship?
You'll need a valid passport, your law degree or official transcripts, proof of bar admission in good standing, and a detailed support letter from your employer describing your role, your qualifications, and the temporary nature of your assignment. Mexican nationals also need a valid TN visa stamp from a U.S. consulate before traveling. Canadians can present these documents directly at the border or a preclearance location.
Where can I find Tax Attorney jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't flag TN sponsorship explicitly, which makes targeted searching difficult. Migrate Mate is built for this, letting you search Tax Attorney roles at employers with a documented history of sponsoring TN visas for legal professionals. That filters out firms unfamiliar with USMCA sponsorship before you invest time in applications.
Can I switch law firms while on TN status as a Tax Attorney?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. You can't start working for a new firm on the same TN approval. Canadian attorneys can apply for a new TN at the border with documentation from the new employer. Mexican nationals need to apply for a new TN visa at a U.S. consulate before beginning work, so plan your transition timeline accordingly.