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

To apply for this opportunity, please click the “Apply” button or email your resume, transcript, and deal sheet to freddie@thepeopleof.co.uk

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Salary:
$365-435K

Location:
Connecticut

Discipline:
Corporate

Job Code:
Business Immigration & Compliance – Senior Associate / Counsel

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