Immigration Attorney

Top Tier Talent Group; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus structure

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Canada seeks an Immigration Lawyer for a senior associate or junior partner role. This position requires significant experience in both Canadian and U.S. immigration law, focusing on business immigration and corporate compliance. With mentorship from senior partners, you will manage high-value client files. The role offers a competitive salary and a structured path to partnership with performance-based bonuses. Ideal candidates are driven, client-focused, and possess excellent management skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Canadian and U.S. immigration law required.
• Proven expertise in business and corporate immigration matters.
• Solid understanding of permanent residency applications and work permits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Partner on client matters.
• Manage business immigration matters including work visas.
• Provide guidance on cross-border mobility and compliance.

Skills

Expertise in Canadian immigration law

Expertise in U.S. immigration law

Strong client management skills

Ability to handle complex caseload

Job description

Top Tier Talent Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$180,000.00/yr - CA$260,000.00/yr

Immigration Lawyer – Senior Associate or Junior Partner (Track to Partnership)

Experience: Significant experience in Canadian and U.S. immigration law required

About the Role

We are seeking a high-caliber Immigration Lawyer with deep expertise in Canadian and U.S. business immigration, permanent residency applications, and cross-border mobility. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a thriving practice with a clear path to partnership. Depending on timing, experience, and whether a candidate brings a book of business, entry may be as a Junior Partner or on a structured succession track toward partnership.

This role is ideal for a lawyer who is intellectually rigorous, strategically minded, and driven by results. You will work closely with a Senior Partner, manage high-value client files, and play a key role in growing the firm’s immigration practice. Candidates should be ready to integrate quickly, with a target timeline for client engagement in March.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with the Senior Partner and Immigration Department on complex client matters, gaining mentorship and hands‑on experience
• Manage business immigration matters, including permanent residency applications, high volume of work visas, and corporate immigration compliance for Canadian and U.S. clients
• Provide strategic guidance on cross-border mobility and ensure clients remain fully compliant with international trade and immigration regulations
• Take ownership of client relationships and contribute proactively to expanding the firm’s immigration practice
• Demonstrate initiative, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to grow your personal book of business in alignment with firm goals

Requirements

• Proven expertise in Canadian and U.S. immigration law, with a focus on business and corporate matters
• Solid understanding of permanent residency applications, work permits, and corporate immigration compliance
• Strong client management skills and the ability to handle a high-volume, complex caseload
• Old‑school work ethic: disciplined, resilient, and committed to excellence
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with a clear focus on long‑term growth, succession, and partnership development

Compensation

• Competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications; assessment of current book of business
• Performance‑based bonus structure with aggressive incentives for exceeding targets

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a legal position. It is an opportunity to join a growing, high‑performing practice where your skills, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit will directly shape your career. You will gain unparalleled mentorship, lead significant client matters, and build a legacy in a firm committed to excellence, integrity, and growth.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice