Immigration Counsel

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Immigration Counsel in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for leveraging legal subject matter knowledge in providing guidance on all related matters, projects, and litigation.

Essential Functions

• Apply knowledge of law to advise on legal rights and obligations
• Research applicable laws, regulations and rulings
• Prepare/review contracts and other legal documents
• Obtain/analyze all relevant information in order to advise on and provide accurate legal advice
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other members of the Legal Department and with members of other Garmin departments
  
  
  

Immigration

• Review/coordinate with Human Resources on immigration eligibility documents for potential immigration cases, including green card eligibility in the EB-1, EB-2 or EB-3 preference category and H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, TN, etc. qualifications
• Manage audits and responses to requests for evidence
• Prepare/file documentation with respect to visa transfers and all others associated with the permanent residency process
• Advise internal clients with respect to all pending/active immigration matters
• Monitor/apprise the Legal Department and other business partners on relevant legislation, regulations, case law and provide proactive, strategic advice on such matters
• Develop company immigration policies/procedures as well as guide their successful implementation
• Provide guidance to Garmin foreign nationals and families on their non-immigrant and immigration cases
• Train/supervise team members within Garmin Legal assigned to assist
• Oversee outside immigration counsel
• Communicate clearly/effectively on immigration requirements, government procedures, and case processing times to Human Resources, associates and business leaders
• Provide immigration training and guidance to Garmin associates/managers
• Assist with outreach to government/agency leaders on immigration policies/priorities
• Assist with secondments and inter-company transfers
• Represent Garmin and its associates in USCIS interviews
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school or a recognized European law school or Asian law school in the case of EMEA Counsel or Asia Counsel, respectively
• For U.S. based positions, admission to the applicable state bar in the location of employment
• Excellent undergraduate and law school academic record
• Minimum of 1 year experience performing the essential functions of position as either an in-house attorney or private practice attorney
• Demonstrate knowledge of Garmin’s business and products
• Demonstrate an aptitude to learn/effectively apply legal knowledge in the business context
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication skills
• Demonstrate organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
  
  
  

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits