Managing Counsel, Immigration - SUNY : Job Details

Job Description: The Managing Counsel - Immigration will help build and lead the OGC's new Immigration Practice Group which will spearhead the OGC practice in the area of immigration law.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe State University of New York System Administration, located in Albany, New York invites applications for the position of Managing Counsel - Immigration. As a staff member of the Office of the General Counsel, the Managing Counsel - Immigration will serve as the lead attorney for the OGC in providing comprehensive immigration legal services and guidance to the State University and its State-operated campuses.Responsibilities will include serving as a University expert on matters related to the employment of foreign nationals; supporting immigration compliance; assessing eligibility of foreign national employees for immigrant and non-immigrant visa status in the United States; preparing petitions and applications for submission for non-immigrant and immigrant status for foreign national employees, and legal memoranda in response to post-filing USCIS requests or decisions; providing advice and training on compliance with exchange visitor program regulations; researching legal issues, statutory and regulatory interpretation; answering legal inquiries from SUNY System and campus clients; collaborating with the SUNY offices of the Provost, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Human Resources on providing programs for incoming non-citizen employees and scholars to promote their inclusion and engagement in the campus community; as well as handling University-wide matters, and other duties as assigned.Requirements: Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited ABA law school (or foreign equivalent).
• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing (or eligibility for admission within six months) and a strong academic background.
• This position requires 8+ years of legal practice or relevant experience prior to beginning the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience preparing employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visas.
• Significant experience working in a high-volume business immigration practice group.
• Prior supervisory responsibility.
• Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills.
• Legal experience working in higher education and/or government law.

Additional Information: This position is located in Albany, New York. Limited telecommuting may be available. Some travel may be required depending on the needs of clients.Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $118,000-$171,000.Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time.Application Instructions: Interested candidates are invited to apply online. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references when applying. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at [email protected].