Business Immigration & Compliance – Senior Associate / Counsel

Business Immigration & Compliance – Senior Associate / Counsel

Vacancy: Business Immigration & Compliance – Senior Associate / Counsel

Experience: 6–10+ years

Location: Connecticut (New Haven, Hartford, or Stamford – hybrid/flexible)

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Firm: Highly respected regional firm (Confidential)

Overview

A top-tier regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel-level attorney to join its Business Immigration and Compliance practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial employment-based immigration experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and strong writing and client advisory skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of nonimmigrant (H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑1/E‑2) and immigrant (EB‑1, EB‑2, EB‑3) visa petitions
• Draft RFE responses, complex PERM filings, and extraordinary ability petitions
• Advise corporate clients on I‑9, E‑Verify, and immigration‑related compliance in connection with M&A and internal audits
• Develop customized immigration strategies tailored to clients across diverse industries
• Manage client communication and oversee time‑sensitive, high‑volume caseloads
• Collaborate with team members across offices and practice groups

Requirements

• 6+ years of business immigration experience (broad-based)
• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (CT preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with immigration compliance, due diligence, and government inspections
• Familiarity with case management systems and billing protocols
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills; ability to independently draft complex filings and correspondence
• Passion for immigration law and regulatory compliance

What’s Offered

• A flexible, hybrid work model (in‑office presence in New Haven preferred; Stamford or Hartford possible)
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package
• Collegial, collaborative team culture with direct partner interaction
• Opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated client matters
• Professional development support and strong internal infrastructure

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