Paralegal, Immigration

Take-Two Interactive; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is seeking a Paralegal to support immigration matters for employees in the United States and Canada.

You will coordinate with external counsel and internal HR to ensure timely work authorization processing and provide updates to stakeholders. The role requires at least 2–3 years of immigration law experience in Canada and the US, with in-house experience highly desirable and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2–3 years of Canadian and US immigration law experience.
• In-house legal experience highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and thorough documentation.
• Ability to work flexibly and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Broad knowledge of current events and pop culture.
• Passion for video games highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day case management of immigration matters in the US and Canada (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, PERM, I-140 petitions) and Canadian work permits.
• Initiate and track matters with external counsel for new hires and intra-company transfers.
• Provide regular case updates to employees and stakeholders.
• Give guidance on immigration processes to employees.
• Act as a resource for HRBP, Talent Acquisition and external counsel.
• Prepare immigration-related letters and documents aligned with country requirements.
• Perform targeted research to support immigration cases.

Skills

Immigration law experience

In-house experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Pop culture knowledge

Video game passion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, our development teams have created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences, captivating and engaging audiences around the world. We are incredibly proud of our ability to deliver consistently the highest-quality titles, as well as our colleagues who help to create our unique culture and work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic.

While our offices are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

Take-Two, a global leader in the fast-growing interactive entertainment industry, is seeking a Paralegal to provide day-to-day administrative and paralegal support to our immigration team, partnering with external immigration providers and internal HR to provide a curated experience for employees requiring work authorization support in the countries where we are located. The Paralegal will support seamless processing of North American employee immigration files by serving as a point of contact for employees, external counsel, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day case management of routine business immigration matters in the United States and Canada, including but not limited to H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, PERM, and I-140 petitions (US), along with Canadian work permit applications and employment-based Permanent Residence applications
• Initiate and track matters with external counsel for new hires, intra-company transfers, labor certifications, and employment-based immigrant applications
• Provide regular case updates to employees and stakeholders, including email updates, HR-facing trackers, and status calls
• Give guidance on immigration processes to employees to ensure they have full understanding of the required documentation and timelines;
• Act as a resource for HRBP, Talent Acquisition, and external counsel for general workflow processes
• Prepare immigration-related letters and documents that align with country-specific immigration or entry requirements
• As necessary, perform research to support immigration cases, such as background on a specialization or industry, current wages, processing procedures, processing speed options, consular processes, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 2-3 years of Canadian and US immigration law experience.
• In-house legal experience highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Attention to detail and thorough documentation skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Broad knowledge of current events and pop culture.
• Passion for video games highly desirable.

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

The pay range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $62,800 and $92,920 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please [e-mail]

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please [e-mail]

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.