Immigration Specialist

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client's financial well-being.

If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.

Join us as an Immigration Specialist

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting Immigration Specialist to join our Legal team. In this role you will work closely with BBH's Employment Counsel and will act as the Office of General Counsel's primary point of contact with respect to firm-wide immigration matters, providing corporate immigration support to BBH's lines of business and the Human Resources department.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Advise the business lines and Human Resources on US immigration law and regulations in connection with the recruitment and employment of foreign nationals.
• Prepare U.S. immigration petitions and other applications, such as PERM, H-1B, and L-1 applications.
• Work with outside counsel, managing the work-flow, quality-checking the work and ensuring that counsel adheres to BBH's policies and procedures.
• Advise Global Mobility on immigration issues with respect to its expat and business travel programs.
• Coordinate and manage the workflow with respect to global immigration petitions and matters.
• Provide oversight and guidance to our global offices in connection with local immigration matters.
• Advise on immigration-related issues as it relates to the Firm's engagement of contingent workers and other contracted resources.
• Monitor developments in immigration law and advising key stakeholders on changes and providing training.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience at a law firm or financial institution
• Knowledge of immigration law / processes
• Familiarity with third party subpoenas / litigation
• Excellent organizational and research skills

What We Offer:

• A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can.
• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world
• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself-without leaving the firm.
• A culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective.
• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.

BBH's compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000, which is specific to New York, NY and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck-providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

Full time

New York