Immigration Lawyer

Our client, a Legal 500 law firm in Southampton, is seeking an experienced Immigration Lawyer to join their busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and client-focused solicitor to play a key role in providing expert legal services within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Duties will include:

• Providing corporate immigration advice.
• Advise multinational companies and HR teams on a broad range of corporate immigration matters, including work visas, intra-company transfers, sponsorship, and compliance issues.
• Draft and submit applications for work visas, sponsor licenses, and other immigration-related applications.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in immigration legislation and advise clients on how to remain compliant.
• Assist clients with managing complex immigration compliance issues, including audits, reporting obligations, and renewals.
• Conduct legal research and provide tailored advice on the latest immigration policies and regulations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, becoming their trusted advisor on immigration matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to ensure a coordinated and seamless approach to client matters.

Desired skills:

• Minimum 7 years Immigration fee earning experience, essential.
• Proven track record of meeting fee targets and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of UK immigration law and the Home Office procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Client-focused with a passion for helping individuals navigate immigration challenges.
• Experience of Employment law desired but not essential.

What they offer:

• Salary dependent on experience £70k - £80k+.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a wellbeing day.
• Volunteering days.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Flexible/home working
• Dental and health cash plans
• Gym membership
• Commission for staff referrals.
• Company pension.