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California is one of the top states for corporate counsel visa sponsorship, driven by Silicon Valley's technology sector, Los Angeles entertainment and media companies, and major financial and healthcare employers. Google, Meta, Apple, and Salesforce regularly sponsor corporate counsel roles. San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles concentrate the most opportunities for internationally trained attorneys seeking U.S. work authorization.
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Job ID 19145
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Category Legal
Date posted 07/29/2026
Job Description
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes health care, paid time off, and a 403(B). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.
What will you be doing in this role?
Corporate Counsel is a member of the Department of Legal Affairs (DLA) and responsible, under the guidance of the Chief Legal Officer, the Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and/or Senior Corporate Counsel, for providing legal services and advice on a wide range of matters for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Health System, and other affiliates (collectively, Cedars-Sinai). This particular role will primarily support real estate, leasing, construction, land use and environmental matters for Cedars-Sinai properties and facilities, and will also support general healthcare transaction work. Corporate Counsel has a degree of independence in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, which will vary depending on the relative complexity of the project. Corporate counsel analyzes and interprets relevant law, advises on strategic, operational and policy matters, participates in enterprise risk management, advises on agreements and negotiation of transactions, and develops an understanding of trends and forces shaping the health care industry in the context of legal requirements. Corporate Counsel:
- May serve as the DLA's representative for Cedars-Sinai initiatives, committees and task forces, based on expertise or experience, as assigned.
- Develops and maintains subject matter expertise in one or more substantive areas of law that routinely or materially affects Cedars-Sinai operations and strategy.
- Routinely interacts with outside legal counsel, consultants, and experts.
- Strives to carry out the essential position accountabilities in a timely manner in response to client needs and expectations.
- Performs all duties in a manner that promotes Cedars-Sinai mission, values, and philosophy and serves as a role model for the values and mission of the organization.
- Provides legal advice, consultation, and policy analysis and interpretations of various areas of law and policy, and provides counsel and recommendations based on appropriate research and analysis, with a focus on responsiveness to client needs and providing practical advice on complex legal issues.
- Provides research, technical support, analysis, and interpretation to address a wide range of legal and regulatory questions and issues.
- Prepares written guidance for executives and other internal clients.
- Drafts, revises, reviews and, as appropriate, negotiates contracts, governance documents, standard forms used to support DLA or general operations, policies, and communications.
- Develops and maintains a working knowledge of health care regulatory matters, such as, Stark, California law regarding medical practice foundations, and the corporate practice of medicine.
- Assists in the management of lawsuits, judicial proceedings, arbitrations, and responses to subpoenas.
- Assists in the supervision and oversight of outside counsel, exercising good stewardship over legal fees and expenses.
- Provides timely legal information as a continuing education resource for Cedars-Sinai, such as development of presentation materials and written summaries of legal/regulatory changes affecting Cedars-Sinai operations and strategy.
- Works closely with and provides legal support to Cedar-Sinai Corporate Integrity Department and other compliance functions.
- Participates in the implementation of DLA initiatives and work plans, assumes leadership in development and implementation as requested.
- Completes special projects assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, or Senior Corporate Counsel.
- Serves as supporting counsel on strategic and operational initiatives.
Corporate Counsel works to foster and maintain a team-focused approach to the delivery of legal services for Cedars-Sinai with other members of the DLA and with members of other departments which share responsibility for enterprise risk management. Corporate Counsel reports to an Associate General Counsel.
Corporate Counsel must establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff at all levels in Cedars-Sinai, as well as with outside counsel, consultants, vendors, agents, and others.
In this role you will:
Establish effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s).
Share knowledge, time, and proficiency to assist other members of the team and members of Cedars-Sinai management.
Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships and rapport with partners and client groups.
Act as a team lead to include coordinating the work of others, assigning, or allocating work to team, and ensuring tasks are completed according to timeline and quality standards.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Juris Doctorate, Graduate of ABA accredited law school required.
- Current CA State Bar Membership required.
- The position requires at least three (3) years of relevant experience practicing law, working as an in house or government lawyer or at a law firm, or any combination of the foregoing. Relevant experience includes at least two of the following substantive legal areas (preferably for clients in the health care industry): Health care Law (includes any of the following: regulatory, compliance, provider operations, physician contracting, medical foundations, payor relations, medical staff, licensure & certification, clinical trials, and medical research), corporate/governance, real estate, tax-exemption/nonprofit organizations, or complex transactions.
- Curiosity about learning new areas of the law.
Why work here?
We take pride in hiring the best employees. Our dedicated staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.
Req ID 19145
Working Title Corporate Counsel (Healthcare)
Department Legal Services
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category Legal
Job Specialty Legal
Overtime Status EXEMPT
Primary Shift Day
Shift Duration 8 hour
Base Pay $138,299.20 - $239,262.40
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
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Which companies sponsor visas for corporate counsel roles in California?
Technology companies headquartered in California account for a significant share of corporate counsel sponsorships. Google, Apple, Meta, Salesforce, and Netflix have all filed Labor Condition Applications for in-house legal roles. Major financial institutions with California offices, including Wells Fargo and Pacific Premier Bank, and healthcare systems like Dignity Health also sponsor corporate counsel positions. Sponsorship patterns vary by employer size and legal department structure.
Which visa types are most common for corporate counsel roles in California?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for corporate counsel positions because in-house legal roles at companies requiring a Juris Doctor typically qualify as specialty occupations. Australian citizens may use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is available year-round. Candidates with extraordinary legal accomplishments may pursue the O-1A. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican attorneys for qualifying legal roles under the USMCA.
Which cities in California have the most corporate counsel sponsorship jobs?
San Francisco and the broader Bay Area generate the highest volume of corporate counsel sponsorship opportunities, concentrated in technology and venture-backed companies. Los Angeles follows, with strong demand from entertainment studios, media conglomerates, and real estate firms. San Jose and Palo Alto are active due to semiconductor and enterprise software employers. San Diego has emerging demand from biotech and defense contractors with in-house legal needs.
How to find corporate counsel visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters corporate counsel roles in California specifically by visa sponsorship, so you're not sorting through listings that don't apply to international candidates. The platform surfaces positions at technology companies, financial institutions, and healthcare systems across the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Searching by role and state on Migrate Mate saves significant time compared to manually identifying which California employers are willing to sponsor.
Are there any California-specific considerations for corporate counsel visa sponsorship?
California's active bar membership requirement adds a layer of complexity for international attorneys. Candidates admitted to a foreign bar typically must pass the California Bar Examination before practicing as in-house counsel, though some roles permit employment under supervision pending admission. California's concentration of large technology employers also means many legal departments are experienced with H-1B sponsorship processes, which can streamline the employer side of the petition.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored corporate counsel jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.