Business Immigration & Compliance – Senior Associate / Counsel

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
• Advises 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

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