Migration Lawyer (SYD)

NB Migration Law; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

9-day fortnight

Career progression

Meaningful work

Great people

Mentorship

Job summary

NB Migration Law is seeking a Migration Lawyer to join our Sydney team. You will handle a diverse range of Australian migration matters, delivering strategic advice and practical solutions for individuals, families and businesses.

With 2–5 years' post-admission experience, you will draft submissions, handle complex visa matters and represent clients in ART proceedings. You will work independently while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' post-admission experience in Australian migration law.
• Strong legal drafting, research and advocacy skills.
• Confidence managing complex matters and working independently.
• A genuine commitment to client service and achieving excellent outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage employer-sponsored, partner and other complex visa matters.
• Prepare high-quality legal submissions and provide strategic migration advice.
• Represent clients in ART proceedings and judicial review matters.
• Manage your own caseload and develop strong client relationships.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing legal team.

Skills

Migration law experience

Legal drafting

Legal research

Advocacy

Client relationship management

Job description

At NB Migration Law, we believe great lawyers deserve more than just a job. They deserve meaningful work, professional growth and the opportunity to make a real impact.

As an established national law firm with an ever-growing migration practice, we are looking for an ambitious and experienced Migration Lawyer to join our Sydney team.

If you enjoy tackling complex matters, building strong client relationships and taking ownership of your work, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You'll work across a diverse range of Australian migration matters, providing strategic advice and delivering practical solutions for individuals, families and businesses.

Your role will include:

• Managing employer-sponsored, partner and other complex visa matters.
• Preparing high-quality legal submissions and providing strategic migration advice.
• Representing clients in ART proceedings and judicial review matters.
• Managing your own caseload and developing strong client relationships.
• Contributing to a collaborative, high-performing legal team.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 2–5 years' post-admission experience in Australian migration law.
• Strong legal drafting, research and advocacy skills.
• Confidence managing complex matters and working independently.
• A genuine commitment to client service and achieving excellent outcomes.

WHY NB MIGRATION LAW?

We want our people to enjoy their work, feel supported and have room to grow.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Performance incentives – be recognised for your contribution.
• 9-day fortnight – enjoy an additional day off, subject to performance.
• Career progression – opportunities to develop within an established national practice.
• Meaningful work – exposure to challenging and diverse migration matters.
• Great people – a supportive, multicultural and collaborative team.
• Mentorship - senior lawyers offering ongoing mentorship.

READY TO MAKE YOUR MOVE?

Bring your experience, ambition and passion for migration law to NB Migration Law.