Associate Counsel, Immigration

Comcast Resume • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Associate Counsel, Immigration provides advanced legal expertise, shapes policy, and drives strategic initiatives. The role advises HR, business units, and in-house counsel on global immigration matters, develops the company’s in-house immigration strategy, and helps ensure compliance with immigration laws. It also manages an Immigration Specialist and relationships with external counsel, while interpreting regulatory developments and advising on legal risks. The position requires independent judgment and discretion on significant matters, regular and punctual attendance, and the ability to work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Skills in contract negotiations, corporate governance, legal analysis, legal research, litigation management, policy development, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth legal counsel to designated business units in alignment with corporate strategies.
• Advise HR, business units, and in-house lawyers on the full range of global immigration issues.
• Draft and review supporting documents for immigration applications and business travel, especially H-1, L-1, and O-1 visa applications.
• Develop and implement a global in-house immigration strategy.
• Ensure compliance with immigration laws, including oversight of I-9 processes.
• Manage an Immigration Specialist, including providing guidance on the PERM process.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with external counsel globally.
• Interpret regulatory changes and advise on legal risks to protect business interests.
• Collaborate with senior executives to develop and implement legal policies and procedures.
• Lead complex legal research initiatives to inform organizational decisions and strategy.
• Manage selection and oversight of outside counsel for specialized legal matters.
• Formulate legal strategies and solutions for business challenges.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in significant and sensitive matters.
• Contribute legal expertise to strategic planning and company-wide objectives.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance and work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow Comcast's Operating Principles, prioritize customer experience, learn and advocate for company technology and services, collaborate as a team, participate in the Net Promoter System, drive results and growth, support inclusion, and act in the interests of colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.

Benefits

• Comcast provides a range of benefits and support options intended to support employees physically, financially, and emotionally; details are available in the benefits summary on the careers site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree