Legal Counsel, Mobility, United States (Contractor)

US Immigration Counsel Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. Please note we hiring this role on a contractor basis As an experienced US Immigration Counsel, you will help companies address the challenges associated with managing today's globally mobile workforce. Deel's immigration team helps companies and their employees obtain the appropriate work authorization in the United States and assist with the nonimmigrant to immigrant visa process. Our comprehensive range of U.S. business immigration services includes obtaining both immigrant (green card) and non-immigrant status (temporary work visas) as well as providing a range of U.S. immigration advisory services for employees and their employers. Specific responsibilities include: Offer a consistent, industry-leading experience to Company customers by providing legal support (including consular support) and strategy from the initial kick-off call through petition filing Direct, review, provide feedback, and approve the compiling and assembly of initial submissions, re-submissions, and RFE/NOID responses prepared by Immigration Specialists Support and guide Company Immigration Specialists Support the Company Sales team by providing legal consultations to prospects on legal strategy, timeline, and immigration options Actively work on process improving and templating to help the Company develop additional product offerings Help build processes for new case types, as necessary Own assigned cases end-to-end, from intake through approval or resolution, including seeing cases through to completion even as workload or priorities shift. Continuity of care for clients and Immigration Specialists is a core expectation of this role. Proactively flag case handoff risk points and maintain clean, transferable case files so no case is orphaned if priorities change. Work with Company Product and Engineering teams to further develop the technology which would support the mobility team Stay abreast of changes in immigration laws, policies, and procedures, and ensure the immigration team is consistently updated Conduct training sessions for internal teams, keeping them informed about the latest legal developments and best practices in business immigration Skills and attributes: Bring an entrepreneurial mindset! You'll be shaping processes and templates as much as executing on them, not just following an established playbook. Be comfortable operating in an environment that is still being built: process, tooling, and team structure will evolve, and you'll help define them rather than inherit them fully formed. Take a high level of ownership over your caseload and your corner of the practice. We're looking for someone who identifies gaps and fixes them rather than waiting for direction. Thrive on ambiguity and change; prioritize effectively when priorities or processes shift with limited notice. Utilize your technical legal and procedural understanding of U.S. business immigration law - including NIV and IV law, along with consular support - and effectively apply this knowledge to client situations. Prepare, review, and submit non-immigrant and immigrant applications in a high-volume environment. Manage client deliverables and expectations and demonstrate an ability to effectively execute on competing priorities. Facilitate the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel. Manage relationships with other attorneys, law clerks, and other client service team members. Be an active member of our US immigration practice in implementing best practices. Qualifications and requirements: JD along with admission to any U.S. state bar. Minimum 3–5 years of U.S. business immigration experience, with a strong focus on high-volume filings, including O1, EB-1A and EB-2 NIW filings. Ability to prepare and file high volume H1B and L1 (including blanket L1), TN and E-3 petitions for corporate clients. Advise corporate clients on all aspects of the PERM Labor Certification process. Draft and file Form I-140 petitions in the EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories. Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills. Ability to provide not only technical legal expertise but also proactive and strategic business solutions that align with our clientele's needs. Ability to secure malpractice insurance The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment. Ability to multi-task and take on a variety of projects. High level of professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information. Technology proficiency What will make you successful in this role: You've operated in a startup or scaling-business environment before and know that "chaotic" often means "not yet built, and you find that energizing rather than draining. You see yourself as a builder of the practice, not just a service provider within it. You enjoy contributing to how the business grows, not only to case outcomes. You take full ownership of your book of business: no case sits stalled or unattended, and you plan transitions (leave, offboarding, etc.) so nothing is left in limbo for someone else to untangle. This a fully remote position. You can be located outside the US. Application Deadline for U.S. Applicants: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Deel positions accept applications for a minimum of 5 days from the posting date listed herein. This position is open and still accepting applications Total Rewards: Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission. Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market-aligned conversion. Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location. We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it. Some things you'll enjoy: Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG At Deel, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, Deel