Associate General Counsel - Immigration

Job Description Welcome to GEP Who We Are GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastestgrowing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software andmanaged services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solvingcomplex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largestorganizations. How You Grow at GEP We recognize people who make a genuine difference, workhard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how youwill grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at otherfirms. Celebrating Everyone GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our teammembers so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities,cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makesyou unique and different is celebrated and will help GEP stand out even more.And we are a women-founded and -owned company so our foundation is making GEP agreat place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and giveback. Are You One of Us GEP is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Immigration, to join its team in Clark, New Jersey. The successful candidate will lead GEP’sglobal immigration legal and operational function, with responsibility for threecore immigration programs: U.S. Immigration, Global Immigration, and theBusiness Visitor Visa Program. The attorneywill develop and execute immigration strategy, advise the business on workforcemobility and business travel, and provide legal oversight of immigrationcompliance across the countries where GEP operates. The role is both strategic and hands‑on:setting policy and program direction while serving as the escalation point forcomplex cases, audits, and regulatory developments. Key Responsibilities 1. Team Leadership and Operations Lead the strategy, governance, andday-to-day oversight of GEP’s three immigration programs: U.S. Immigration,Global Immigration, and the Business Visitor Visa Program, ensuring consistentstandards, appropriate controls, clear ownership, and effective coordinationacross Legal, HR, business stakeholders, and external providers. Lead, coach, and develop a team of threeparalegals; set priorities, review work product, and ensure quality and timelycase handling. Build scalable workflows, case-tracking, andreporting; define metrics on cycle time, spend, and compliance. Manage relationships, budgets, andperformance of external immigration counsel and vendors worldwide, andcoordinate local counsel in each jurisdiction. Direct legal strategy and provide oversightfor complex U.S. immigration matters, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-3, PERM,and employment‑based green card sponsorship, handling matters directly orthrough external counsel based on case complexity and the approved operatingmodel. 2. Strategy and Advisory Develop and execute a globalimmigration strategy aligned with GEP's talent, client delivery, and businessexpansion goals. Advise HR, Talent Acquisition,Finance, and business leaders on visa options, timelines, costs, and risks forhiring, relocation, and cross‑border assignments. Partner with internal stakeholderson the immigration implications of business travel, remote work, secondments,and new market entry. Partner with HR and businessleaders to assess immigration implications arising from promotions,compensation changes, changes in job duties or work location, remote-workarrangements, reorganizations, and other workforce changes beforeimplementation. Monitor legislative, regulatory,and policy changes worldwide; assess impact and translate changes intopractical guidance, stakeholder communications, training, workflow updates, andcompliance controls. 3. Compliance and Risk Management Provide legal oversight andsubject‑matter guidance regarding employer immigration compliance, includingI-9, E-Verify, Public Access Files, Labor Condition Application requirements,and comparable obligations outside the United States, in partnership with theresponsible HR and business teams. Design and maintain immigrationpolicies, procedures, and internal controls; lead periodic internal audits andrespond to government inquiries, site visits, and audits. Assess and mitigate risk in complexor sensitive matters, including denials, RFEs, status issues, and businessimmigration compliance concerns. Oversee global business‑travel andshort‑term work authorization compliance, including assessment frameworks,approval controls, business visitor visa processes, and escalation ofhigher‑risk travel activities. 4. Employee Experience Serve as a trusted advisor toemployees and managers, communicating clearly on sensitive status and timingmatters. Create training and self-serviceresources for HR, recruiters, and managers on immigration processes andcompliance. 5. Technology,Innovation, and Continuous Improvement Identify and implement appropriatecase‑management technology, workflow automation, AI‑enabled tools, and employeeself‑service solutions to improve efficiency, data quality, transparency, andconsistency while preserving legal judgment, confidentiality, and compliancecontrols. Drive continuous improvement bystandardizing intake, review, escalation, reporting, knowledge‑management, anddocument‑retention practices across U.S. and global immigrationprocesses. Requirements J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school; activebar membership in New Jersey or another U.S. jurisdiction, or eligibility forin‑house counsel registration in New Jersey. 12+ years of immigration law experience, withsignificant U.S. and/or global business immigration expertise, at a law firm,in‑house legal department, or a combination. Experience managing global immigration programsand coordinating with counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Experience with immigration case management andworkflow technology, and with process automation or AI‑enabled legal tools. People‑management experience, ideally leadingparalegals or legal operations staff. Strong judgment, with the ability to balancelegal risk and business needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills,with the ability to advise non‑lawyers clearly and concisely. Strong business acumen: ability to legal issuesinto actionable guidance for non‑legal stakeholders and make principled,risk‑based recommendations. Preferred Qualifications Experience with audits, governmentinvestigations, or mergers and acquisitions immigration due diligence. Salary Range: $200,000 – $250,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Additional Compensation: Eligible for a performance‑based bonus tied to individual and company performance. Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with a 3% company match, paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities Company Information GEP’s strength is its people. As a leader in procurement and supply chain solutions, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that create a competitive advantage for enterprises worldwide. Our leadership helps us maintain this focus and drives our commitment to deliver the highest value to our clients. GEP’s leadership is a collective of some of the most experienced and accomplished professionals in the industry. Blending together strong business acumen with rich technical expertise, they are leading GEP’s global workforce into the future We Are GEP What makes us really stand out from the crowd? We value and invest in talent. We respect honesty and individuality. We put our clients and our people first. This is what makes us special, and why GEP is an exceptional place to work. Location Location GEP Clark, Clark, New Jersey, United States Department Legal Employee Type Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr GEP