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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.
