Vancouver Attorney U.S. Business Immigration

EY Studio+ Nederland; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an Attorney to join their U.S. Business Immigration team. The role involves managing U.S. immigration services, providing legal expertise, and developing strategic business solutions. Candidates should possess a JD and be admitted to a U.S. state bar. A competitive salary range of $85,000 to $155,000 is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Generous vacation policy

Educational learning opportunities

Qualifications

• JD required with U.S. state bar admission.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. immigration preferred.
• High level of professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of U.S. business immigration services.
• Prepare and submit immigration applications efficiently.
• Facilitate the legal movement of employees across borders.

Skills

Experience with U.S. business immigration law

Excellent managerial skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

JD and admission to any U.S. state bar

Job description

At EY were all in to shape your future with confidence.

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Key responsibilities

As an Attorney you will join our U.S. Business Immigration team. You will manage the delivery of challenging U.S. business immigration services and contribute to developing solutions for our diverse clients. You will provide not only technical legal expertise but also proactive and strategic business solutions that are in line with the needs of our clientele.

Skills and attributes

• Utilize your technical legal and procedural understanding of U.S. business immigration law - including PERM, NI, V law - and effectively apply this knowledge to client situations.
• Prepare, review and submit non-immigrant, immigrant and PERM 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 law clerks and other client service team members.
• Be an active member of our US immigration practice in implementing best practices.

Qualifications

• JD along with admission to any U.S. state bar.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. immigration preferred.
• Excellent managerial, organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to provide not only technical legal expertise but also proactive and strategic business solutions that are in line with the needs of our clientele.

Additional skills

• 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.

We are interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture – built on high‑performance teaming – where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It is one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring. Our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. It includes comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage; a defined contribution pension plan; a generous vacation policy plus firm‑paid days that allow you to enjoy longer weekends throughout the year; statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence); and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well‑being.

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $85,000 to $155,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

We are committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community, promoting our neuro‑inclusion and accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. When people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY Building a Better Working World

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.