Global Employment and Equity Compensation Attorney

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is seeking someone with 2-4 years experience to join our Global Employment, Immigration and Equity Compensation team within our Employment Law Group.  The ideal candidate would be based in our New York or any California office. We are also open to considering Career Associates for this opportunity.   

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our team, focusing on corporate immigration law and cross-border global employment law. The successful candidate will advise tech startups and multinational employers on a wide range of people issues, including: 

• Nonimmigrant employment visas and permanent residence 
• Employment immigration policies and compliance 
• International HR issues such as hiring, policies and performance management 
   

About the Role: 

• Counsel clients on U.S. and global employment-based and immigration matters 
• Conduct visa assessments, set strategy and prepare and file employment-based immigration petitions including H-1B, E-3, L-1, O-1, TN and E-2 petitions, as well as guide clients through green card processes including PERM 
• Provide advice and counsel to clients on the employment lifecycle and prepare comparative overviews of international employment laws 
• Support in the preparation of equity compensation overviews 
• Collaborate with top-tier corporate clients across various industries 

• Extensive experience directly advising a range of clients in U.S. employment immigration 
• Hands-on experience preparing and filing a high volume of various employment-based nonimmigrant and immigration visa petitions, as well as addressing Requests for Further Evidence, with minimal supervision  
• Proven track record of advising multinational companies 
• Experience with global employment law and equity compensation counselling, or a willingness to learn these facets of the practice 
• Experience with global immigration law is a plus 
• Prior experience in a corporate immigration law firm is preferred 
• Must be a member of the California State Bar or New York State Bar (depending on office affiliation).  
• Known for your sharp intellect, thoughtful approach to career development, and ability to make a positive impression with colleagues and clients. 
• Demonstrate maturity, professionalism, and excellent judgment in high-stakes situations. 
• Collaborative and effective communicator who earns credibility with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment. 

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.

Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contact recruiting@orrick.com for agreements and login credentials. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Caitlin Gramlich, Associate Director of Recruiting, at CGramlich@orrick.com. 

Why Orrick:

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $365,000. 

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography.   Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. 

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.  

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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