Associate Counsel, Immigration

Comcast • 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 manages complex legal research and external counsel and proactively addresses legal challenges and regulatory compliance. It provides global immigration advice to HR, business units, and in-house lawyers; develops and implements immigration strategy; and helps ensure compliance with immigration laws, including oversight of I-9 processes. The position also manages an Immigration Specialist and relationships with external counsel, and contributes legal expertise to company-wide strategy.

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.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth legal counsel to specific business units, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies.
• Advise HR, business units, and in-house lawyers on the full range of global immigration issues faced by the company.
• Draft and review supporting documents for immigration applications and business travel, with a focus on 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 strategic relationships with external counsel globally to meet the company’s immigration requirements.
• 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 decision-making and strategy.
• Manage the selection and oversight of outside counsel for specialized legal matters.
• Formulate legal strategies and solutions addressing 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; work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow the company’s Operating Principles; prioritize customer experience, learn and advocate for company technology and services, work collaboratively, participate in the Net Promoter System, drive results and growth, support inclusion, and act in the interests of colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.

Benefits

• The company offers an array 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: No Education Listed