Senior Global Immigration Counsel & Team Leader

GEP; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

GEP is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Immigration, in Clark, New Jersey. You will lead GEP’s U.S. and global immigration programs, advise on visa options, and manage a team of paralegals and external counsel, ensuring compliance and efficient workflows across jurisdictions.

You will drive policy, strategic planning, and technology-enabled improvements while partnering with HR and business leaders on mobility and cross-border assignments.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in NJ or eligibility for in-house counsel in NJ.
• 12+ years of immigration law experience with U.S./global expertise.
• Experience leading global immigration programs and coordinating with counsel across jurisdictions.
• Experience with case management/workflow technology and AI-enabled legal tools.
• People-management experience, ideally leading paralegals or legal operations staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern GEP’s U.S. and global immigration programs, with policy direction.
• Manage a team of paralegals and external counsel, ensuring timely case handling.
• Oversee compliance, audits, and regulatory developments across jurisdictions.
• Advise HR and business leaders on visa options, timelines, and costs.
• Drive technology adoption to improve efficiency and data quality.

Skills

Leadership

Legal analysis

Policy development

Communication

Risk management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in New Jersey or eligibility for in-house counsel in NJ

Tools

Case management software

Workflow automation

Legal research tools

Job description

GEP is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Immigration, in Clark, New Jersey. You will lead GEP’s U.S. and global immigration programs, advise on visa options, and manage a team of paralegals and external counsel, ensuring compliance and efficient workflows across jurisdictions.

You will drive policy, strategic planning, and technology-enabled improvements while partnering with HR and business leaders on mobility and cross-border assignments.