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There are 2,254+ attorney positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include H-1B, Green Card, TN. Top hiring companies include Epic, Husch Blackwell, & Jobot, among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $134K – $179K.
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Established multi-state law firm is looking to add an attorney to their Real Estate and Commercial Development Practice Group for their Charlotte office. The firm has represented many of the Southeast's largest companies and local governments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- North Carolina Bar Admission
- 5+ years of commercial real estate experience
- Experience in commercial real estate acquisition
- Experience in commercial real estate development, financing, leasing and disposition
- Experience in drafting and negotiating complex purchase, sales agreements, easements, and agreements
- Experience in declarations of restrictive covenants and negotiating lien documents for construction and permanent financing
Responsibilities:
- Structure, negotiate, and close real estate transactions around every type of real property, including office buildings, industrial sites, shopping centers, mixed use developments, multifamily, education, campuses, corporate research and development campuses
- Represent both lenders and borrowers in real estate financing projects
- Advise clients on all sides of a real estate transaction
- Handle a broad variety of deal sizes efficiently
SALARY: $110,000 - $175,000
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to shawna.collins@randstadusa.com
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Attorney
Complete an LL.M. at an ABA-approved law school
An LL.M. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school is required to sit for the bar in most states and provides 12 months of OPT work authorization. Top LL.M. programs at schools like NYU, Columbia, Harvard, Georgetown, and Berkeley have strong law firm placement rates for international students. Choose a program known for supporting LL.M. candidates through the bar exam and job placement process.
Strategize your bar exam jurisdiction carefully
New York is the most popular bar jurisdiction for foreign-educated attorneys because its eligibility rules are well-established and predictable for LL.M. graduates. California allows foreign lawyers to sit for the bar but has a notoriously low pass rate. Research which jurisdictions align with your target employers and practice area - if you want to practice elsewhere, check whether those states accept your credentials directly.
Leverage your home jurisdiction expertise as a practice area asset
Foreign attorneys bring knowledge of their home country's legal system, which is highly valuable for international practices - cross-border M&A, international arbitration, trade compliance, anti-corruption (FCPA), and international tax. Position your foreign legal training as specialized expertise rather than a limitation. Firms with offices in your home country or clients in your region will particularly value this knowledge.
Participate in LL.M. on-campus recruiting and networking events
Major law firms recruit directly from LL.M. programs through on-campus interviews, networking receptions, and diversity initiatives. Attend every event, prepare for U.S.-style behavioral and technical interviews, and work closely with your career services office. The hiring timeline moves quickly - firms often extend offers in the fall for positions starting the following year.
Understand how bar admission and H-1B timing interact
The H-1B and bar exam timelines must align precisely. Most LL.M. graduates take the July bar exam, receive results in the fall, and aim for H-1B status starting October 1. If you do not pass the bar on the first attempt, your employment status may be affected, so discuss contingency plans with your firm early. Some firms allow new associates to start on OPT and transition to H-1B once approved.
Consider in-house legal roles at multinational corporations
Multinational companies need in-house attorneys who understand international legal frameworks, regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, and cross-border transactions. Companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple, JPMorgan, and Pfizer have large legal departments that sponsor H-1B attorneys. In-house roles may offer better work-life balance and equivalent sponsorship support compared to large law firms.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can foreign-trained lawyers practice law in the U.S. with a work visa?
Foreign-trained lawyers can practice in the U.S. but must pass a state bar exam, and bar admission requirements for foreign-educated attorneys vary significantly by state. An LL.M. degree from a U.S. law school is required in most states that allow foreign lawyers to sit for the bar (including New York and California). The H-1B visa is the most common work authorization path for foreign attorneys practicing in the U.S.
Which states allow foreign-educated attorneys to take the bar exam?
New York and California are the most accessible states for foreign-educated attorneys, both allowing LL.M. graduates from ABA-approved programs to sit for the bar. Other states that may allow foreign attorneys to sit for the bar include Massachusetts and New Hampshire, though rules frequently change. Check the specific state bar's most current rules, as requirements for foreign-educated applicants can be updated without much notice.
Do large law firms sponsor H-1B visas for associate attorneys?
Yes, BigLaw firms (AmLaw 100/200) routinely sponsor H-1B visas for associate attorneys. These firms have dedicated immigration teams and budget for sponsorship as a standard business practice. However, the offer is contingent on bar admission - you must pass the bar exam and be admitted to practice. Firms typically begin the H-1B process during or shortly after your LL.M. year.
What is the LL.M. to H-1B timeline for foreign attorneys?
Most foreign attorneys complete a one-year LL.M. program, use OPT (12 months) to start working, and then transition to H-1B status. The typical timeline is: LL.M. from August to May, OPT starting between June and September, H-1B registration in March, bar exam in July with results in the fall, and H-1B start on October 1. Firms plan this sequencing carefully to avoid gaps in work authorization.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Attorney jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a attorney in New York will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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