Corporate Legal Counsel Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Corporate Legal Counsel roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship, as law-based positions meet the specialty occupation standard. Employers in this space regularly sponsor, though bar admission requirements and degree specifics affect your eligibility. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
Posting Start Date: 9/1/26
Job Location(s): Greensboro, Irvine
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78306
Job Description:
Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
This position can be based in a Skyworks office in one of the following locations: Irvine, California; Greensboro, North Carolina; or Texas.
Skyworks is seeking a talented lawyer with commercial and transactional experience to join the Skyworks legal team. This position will report to the Senior Corporate Legal Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs. The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively as part of a small, fast-paced legal team, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Responsibilities
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Serve as a primary commercial attorney for assigned business functions, independently managing a broad range of domestic and international commercial and technology transactions from initial review through negotiation, execution, and post-signing support for Skyworks’ sourcing, engineering, BU, marketing, sales, and/or global business operations.
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Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including customer and sales agreements; supply, procurement, manufacturing, and services agreements; joint development and engineering agreements; software, SaaS, cloud, data, and evaluation licenses; IT and professional-services agreements; nondisclosure agreements; and other agreements supporting Skyworks’ global operations.
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Develop practical negotiation strategies, identify and clearly communicate material legal and business risks, make recommendations consistent with company risk tolerances, and escalate significant issues appropriately.
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Coordinate with local counsel and Skyworks legal colleagues on cross-border transactions, local-law requirements, and the consistent application of company contracting policies and standards.
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Collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders on negotiation of agreements.
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Advise senior management on commercial and transactional matters, providing proactive strategic advice and counsel to internal teams regarding business and legal issues and risks.
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Help resolve business disputes and address other inquiries (such as audits) arising out of transactional or commercial matters, working with legal colleagues and outside counsel as needed.
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Draft and deliver training materials and presentations related to contractual and commercial requirements.
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Support the development and continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, contract-lifecycle-management systems, and responsible uses of AI-enabled legal tools, with the goals of improving consistency, cycle time, compliance, and visibility.
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Assist with M&A and integration efforts where needed.
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Perform such other tasks as necessary, or as assigned by legal department management.
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed to meet with legal team members and internal clients and to lead negotiations.
Required Experience and Skills
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Minimum of 15 years' overall job experience with 8 years’ experience handling commercial legal matters and negotiating contracts.
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Substantial experience independently drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology, sales, procurement, services, licensing, and nondisclosure agreements.
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Experience advising and supporting corporate clients with complex transactional or commercial contracting, whether at a law firm or in-house.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and work well with people at all levels of the organization.
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Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to handle and advance multiple projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.
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In-house experience at a global, public semiconductor or technology company is a plus.
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Experience responding to customer and supplier audits arising from commercial relationships is a plus.
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Comfort using modern legal and business technology, including Microsoft 365 and contract-lifecycle-management, collaboration, and AI-enabled tools.
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Ability to learn complex technologies and business models quickly and translate legal analysis into concise, practical recommendations.
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Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with demonstrated ability to improve processes and operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
Must Have Education and Licenses
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JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
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Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel in the applicable work location if required.
Desired Experience and Skills
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $143,000 - $286,400 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
Job Title: Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
Posting Start Date: 9/1/26
Job Location(s): Greensboro, Irvine
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78306
Job Description:
Corporate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
This position can be based in a Skyworks office in one of the following locations: Irvine, California; Greensboro, North Carolina; or Texas.
Skyworks is seeking a talented lawyer with commercial and transactional experience to join the Skyworks legal team. This position will report to the Senior Corporate Legal Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs. The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively as part of a small, fast-paced legal team, effectively managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Responsibilities
-
Serve as a primary commercial attorney for assigned business functions, independently managing a broad range of domestic and international commercial and technology transactions from initial review through negotiation, execution, and post-signing support for Skyworks’ sourcing, engineering, BU, marketing, sales, and/or global business operations.
-
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including customer and sales agreements; supply, procurement, manufacturing, and services agreements; joint development and engineering agreements; software, SaaS, cloud, data, and evaluation licenses; IT and professional-services agreements; nondisclosure agreements; and other agreements supporting Skyworks’ global operations.
-
Develop practical negotiation strategies, identify and clearly communicate material legal and business risks, make recommendations consistent with company risk tolerances, and escalate significant issues appropriately.
-
Coordinate with local counsel and Skyworks legal colleagues on cross-border transactions, local-law requirements, and the consistent application of company contracting policies and standards.
-
Collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders on negotiation of agreements.
-
Advise senior management on commercial and transactional matters, providing proactive strategic advice and counsel to internal teams regarding business and legal issues and risks.
-
Help resolve business disputes and address other inquiries (such as audits) arising out of transactional or commercial matters, working with legal colleagues and outside counsel as needed.
-
Draft and deliver training materials and presentations related to contractual and commercial requirements.
-
Support the development and continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, contract-lifecycle-management systems, and responsible uses of AI-enabled legal tools, with the goals of improving consistency, cycle time, compliance, and visibility.
-
Assist with M&A and integration efforts where needed.
-
Perform such other tasks as necessary, or as assigned by legal department management.
-
Ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed to meet with legal team members and internal clients and to lead negotiations.
Required Experience and Skills
-
Minimum of 15 years' overall job experience with 8 years’ experience handling commercial legal matters and negotiating contracts.
-
Substantial experience independently drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology, sales, procurement, services, licensing, and nondisclosure agreements.
-
Experience advising and supporting corporate clients with complex transactional or commercial contracting, whether at a law firm or in-house.
-
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and work well with people at all levels of the organization.
-
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to handle and advance multiple projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.
-
In-house experience at a global, public semiconductor or technology company is a plus.
-
Experience responding to customer and supplier audits arising from commercial relationships is a plus.
-
Comfort using modern legal and business technology, including Microsoft 365 and contract-lifecycle-management, collaboration, and AI-enabled tools.
-
Ability to learn complex technologies and business models quickly and translate legal analysis into concise, practical recommendations.
-
Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with demonstrated ability to improve processes and operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
Must Have Education and Licenses
-
JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
-
Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel in the applicable work location if required.
Desired Experience and Skills
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $143,000 - $286,400 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Corporate Legal Counsel Jobs
Confirm your bar admission status early
Many employers require active U.S. bar admission or eligibility to waive in. Clarify this before applying, as sponsorship timelines depend on whether you need additional licensing steps alongside visa filing.
Target companies with established legal departments
Large corporations, financial institutions, and tech companies with in-house legal teams sponsor most consistently. They have HR infrastructure and outside counsel relationships that make the H-1B or O-1 visa process far less daunting.
Use your foreign law experience strategically
If you practiced law abroad, frame that expertise as a differentiator, particularly for multinational employers. Cross-border regulatory knowledge is genuinely valuable and can make sponsorship feel like a business investment rather than a burden.
Understand how your J.D. or foreign law degree maps to USCIS requirements
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty field. A J.D. from an ABA-accredited school satisfies this. Foreign law degrees may require credential evaluation to confirm U.S. equivalency before filing.
Consider the O-1A if you have a strong professional track record
Corporate counsel with published work, leadership in legal associations, or notable case outcomes may qualify for the O-1A. It bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and is worth evaluating if your credentials are exceptional.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing an offer
Confirm whether the employer covers H-1B filing fees, premium processing, and legal counsel costs. These details vary significantly and affect your out-of-pocket exposure during the sponsorship process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Legal Counsel role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Corporate Legal Counsel positions require a J.D. or equivalent law degree and typically active bar admission, which satisfies the H-1B visa specialty occupation standard. USCIS has consistently recognized legal roles as qualifying. The key is that the employer's job description must make the degree requirement explicit and tied directly to the duties performed.
Do I need to be licensed to practice law in the U.S. before my employer can sponsor me?
Not necessarily at the time of filing, but many employers require you to be licensed or eligible to waive into a state bar before you start. Some roles are structured as 'legal advisor' positions that don't require active bar admission, which can create more flexibility. Clarify the specific job requirements with the employer before assuming your license status disqualifies you.
Can employers sponsor Corporate Legal Counsel roles for the H-1B if the attorney graduated from a foreign law school?
Yes, but it requires a credential evaluation. USCIS needs confirmation that the foreign law degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher in law. A credential evaluation from a recognized agency like NACES handles this. Foreign-trained attorneys who also passed a U.S. bar exam (such as New York's) are generally in a stronger position for both sponsorship and employment.
What are my visa options if I miss the H-1B lottery as a Corporate Legal Counsel?
The O-1A is the most practical alternative if you have a strong track record, such as published legal analysis, leadership in bar associations, or recognition in your field. TN visa status is available for Canadian and Mexican attorneys. Some employers will also explore the L-1 visa if you're transferring from a related entity abroad. Browse open Corporate Legal Counsel roles on Migrate Mate to find employers who have sponsored these alternatives.
How long does H-1B sponsorship typically take for in-house legal roles?
Standard H-1B processing runs three to six months after USCIS receives the petition. Premium processing reduces that to 15 business days for an initial decision. Most large employers with in-house legal teams use premium processing to reduce uncertainty. If you're already in the U.S. on another valid status, you can often continue working while the H-1B is pending, depending on your current visa category.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Corporate Legal Counsel jobs?
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.