Sports Immigration Counsel
Core
Provide strategic advice and manage visa applications for employees and talent across the Americas region for a global sports and entertainment company.
Role type
Senior US immigration attorney (Americas focus)
Builds
Visa petitions, compliance frameworks, and legal strategies for global mobility
Domain
Sports & Entertainment / US Immigration Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
US immigration law expertise, commercial legal experience, global mobility management, legal research, policy development, team leadership, I-9 compliance, negotiation, drafting, analytical skills
Preferred skills
Media/sport/entertainment immigration experience, global immigration experience
Technologies
INS ZOOM immigration platform, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Advise on Americas immigration strategy, prepare visa applications, liaise with external counsel, manage visa timelines, coordinate with international offices, advise on M&A immigration aspects, ensure right-to-work compliance, conduct legal audits, lead paralegals and case managers, develop training programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities