Senior Migration Lawyer - Complex Visa Matters & Mentoring

Riverwood Migration; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Competitive market salary

Generous bonus structure

Hybrid arrangement (minimium 2 days in

Visa sponsorship from 482 visa to 186

One dedicated legal assistant

Clear path to advance

Job summary

Riverwood Migration in Sydney seeks a Senior Migration Lawyer with 2+ years PQE to manage a broad caseload of temporary and permanent visas, employer-sponsored, family visas, and complex matters. You will mentor junior lawyers and contribute to internal know-how while ensuring high-quality client service.

Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, you will liaise with the Department of Home Affairs, draft submissions, and ensure regulatory compliance across a range of visa categories.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-qualification experience in migration/immigration law.
• Current, unrestricted Australian practising certificate.
• Strong knowledge of Australian migration legislation, regulations, and policy across visa categories.
• Advanced legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent client communication skills and ability to explain complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of Australian immigration matters.
• Prepare and lodge visa applications and draft submissions (e.g., partner, student, graduate, parent visas, GSM, appeals).
• Manage communications with the Department of Home Affairs and other bodies.
• Interpret legislation and policy as it applies to client circumstances.
• Maintain accurate file records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to internal know-how.
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex matters.
• Support business development through high-quality client service.

Skills

Migration law

Legal drafting

Client communication

Legal research

Time management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Law degree

Tools

ActionStep

Case management software

Job description

Riverwood Migration in Sydney seeks a Senior Migration Lawyer with 2+ years PQE to manage a broad caseload of temporary and permanent visas, employer-sponsored, family visas, and complex matters. You will mentor junior lawyers and contribute to internal know-how while ensuring high-quality client service.

Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, you will liaise with the Department of Home Affairs, draft submissions, and ensure regulatory compliance across a range of visa categories.