Associate Counsel, Immigration
NBCU
Universal City, CAFull Time Job
Role Purpose
We are the Global Immigration team, with colleagues across London, New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, and we manage full lifecycle immigration requirements for NBCUniversal worldwide. The stakeholders we serve have dynamic needs, and our team works hard to ensure best practices are in place to deliver excellent results.
You will be a critical team member providing strategic US immigration advice to our businesses, sport events, and TV & film productions.
Job Duties
• Draft, review, and file NIV and IV applications with USCIS, DOL, and consulates
• Analyze employee and candidate profiles to provide comprehensive assessments that advise stakeholders on visa options, sponsorship lifecycle requirements, and projected costs & timelines
• Review immigration and civil documentation for potential issues and risks to advise stakeholders on applicable remedies and proposed resolutions
• Instruct outside counsel as appropriate and engage in high touch case management with visa dependent population
• Maintain careful records to generate regular reporting
• Provide immigration compliance advice on I-9 employment eligibility verification processes and requirements
• Build partnerships with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Global Mobility teams to enhance employee immigration support
• Work closely with Sr. Counsel on policy development, process enhancements, and continuous improvement projects
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
• JD from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the California State Bar
• 2 years of business immigration experience at a law firm. Experience drafting NIV and IV cases required
Desired Characteristics
• Ability to explain complex legal principles simply
• Experience advising diverse business clients
• Appetite for change and experience with change management
• Proactive approach and capacity to act with initiative
Additional Requirements
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible).
Additional Information
NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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Salary/Benefits
$100,000.00 - 130,000.00 per year