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Senior Counsel
Weiss Asset Management Lp · 🇺🇸 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 6 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Weiss Asset Management Lp
The US Department of Labor certified 6 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Weiss Asset Management (WAM), a Boston-based investment firm, is seeking an experienced attorney to join our dynamic legal team and apply multiple areas of expertise to the diverse business challenges of a global hedge fund. The right candidate will want to engage in multiple substantive areas and take on a wide variety of responsibilities, including regulatory advice, negotiation of transactions and agreements, investment-related legal advice, and general corporate work. Candidates should be curious and driven with a desire to learn about all aspects of an investment firm. Responsibilities: • At least 4 years of experience in some or all of the areas mentioned above • Big law firm and/or asset management firm experience a plus • Strong academic credentials and the desire to work with academically-oriented colleagues • High ethical standards, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, quantitative reasoning ability, and a rigorous work ethic Base Salary: $220k-$270k base per year, plus bonus, depending on experience. Actual offer will reflect your specific skills, years of relevant experience, and fit for the role. It is unlikely that all new hires will start at the top of this range. About the Company: For 34 years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary investment strategies designed to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to our investors, who include charitable foundations, pension plans, endowments, hospitals, government entities and private investors. We manage approximately $4.5 billion across our hedge fund clients. We work collaboratively to solve problems, and to identify undervalued assets through deep fundamental research, statistical analysis and an analytically rigorous approach to decision making. Above all else, we value integrity, uncompromising rationality, creativity and entrepreneurship, and continuous learning and improvement. Our team of over 140 individuals is the engine of our success and we welcome truly exceptional candidates from all backgrounds. WAM is a fit for you if : • You enjoy a collaborative environment, where decisions are made in diverse teams. At WAM, all employees can expect to work directly with members of other departments representing a range of backgrounds. • You work well in a flat structure and are comfortable voicing dissenting opinion. Talent and work ethic will dictate what you can achieve at WAM, as evidenced by the fact that the majority of our managing directors began their careers here as interns. • You are driven to constantly learn, improve, and make rational decisions based in fact and data, and you welcome receiving feedback as well as sharing knowledge with others. • You prioritize acting ethically in all situations. WAM is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.