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Join our NBCUniversal EPIC Legal Team! EPIC symbolizes key foundational principles as we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at NBCU Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject-matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work, and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses.
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Job Description
Role Purpose
We are the Global Immigration team, with colleagues across London, New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, and we manage full lifecycle immigration requirements for NBCUniversal worldwide. The stakeholders we serve have dynamic needs, and our team works hard to ensure best practices are in place to deliver excellent results.
You will be a critical team member providing strategic US immigration advice to our businesses, sport events, and TV & film productions.
Job Duties
- Draft, review, and file NIV and IV applications with USCIS, DOL, and consulates
- Analyze employee and candidate profiles to provide comprehensive assessments that advise stakeholders on visa options, sponsorship lifecycle requirements, and projected costs & timelines
- Review immigration and civil documentation for potential issues and risks to advise stakeholders on applicable remedies and proposed resolutions
- Instruct outside counsel as appropriate and engage in high touch case management with visa dependent population
- Maintain careful records to generate regular reporting
- Provide immigration compliance advice on I-9 employment eligibility verification processes and requirements
- Build partnerships with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Global Mobility teams to enhance employee immigration support
- Work closely with Sr. Counsel on policy development, process enhancements, and continuous improvement projects
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the California State Bar
- 2+ years of business immigration experience at a law firm. Experience drafting NIV and IV cases required
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to explain complex legal principles simply
- Experience advising diverse business clients
- Appetite for change and experience with change management
- Proactive approach and capacity to act with initiative
Additional Requirements
- Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
- This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible).
Additional Information
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