Immigration Partner

JAM; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM is seeking a highly experienced German immigration lawyer in a leadership role to manage key corporate accounts. You will advise senior stakeholders, lead a skilled team, and ensure delivery excellence through technology-enabled workflows.

In this senior position, you will shape immigration strategy, nurture high-value relationships, and oversee billing and operational processes to maintain top-tier client service across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Qualified German immigration lawyer with substantial corporate advisory experience.
• Experience advising corporate clients on complex German immigration matters.
• Proven leadership or managing lawyer experience with team development.
• Strong ability to manage senior-level client relationships and escalations.

Responsibilities

• Own and strengthen relationships with corporate clients, including senior HR leaders and C-suite executives.
• Support growth and retention of a portfolio, identifying opportunities for expansion.
• Lead a team of immigration lawyers supported by technology and workflows.
• Act as senior client contact, resolving complex immigration matters and issues.
• Oversee client communications, including updates and alerts on developments.
• Oversee client billing, ensuring accuracy, transparency and compliance.
• Own ongoing corporate accounts, delivering high-touch client experience.
• Monitor matters to ensure SLA-aligned delivery and quality standards.
• Advise stakeholders on immigration strategy, timelines and best practices across jurisdictions.

Skills

German immigration law

Senior leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Billing & financials

Team mentoring

Stakeholder management

Strategic account growth

Operations workflows

Technology in delivery

Job description

This is a highly visible leadership position combiningfirst-class German immigration law expertise with strategic client relationship management, commercial development and strong operational leadership.

The Role

• Own, develop and strengthen relationships with corporate clients, including senior HR leaders, Talent teams, founders and C-suite executives.
• Support the growth and retention of a portfolio of corporate clients, identifying opportunities to expand existing relationships and develop new business.
• Work closely with a high-performing team of immigration lawyers, supported by sophisticated technology, automation and streamlined workflows.
• Act as the senior client contact and escalation point, resolving complex immigration matters, service issues and jurisdiction-specific challenges quickly and effectively.
• Lead client communications, including the preparation and distribution of legal alerts, regional immigration updates and other critical developments, ensuring clients receive a consistent, high-quality service.
• Oversee and approve client billing, ensuring accuracy, transparency and compliance with agreed billing guidelines.
• Take ownership of ongoing corporate accounts, ensuring strong relationships and a consistent, high-touch client experience.
• Monitor active matters and workflows to ensure cases are delivered in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
• Advise senior business stakeholders on immigration strategy, risk, timelines and best practice across relevant jurisdictions.

The Person

• The successful candidate will be a qualified and practising German Immigration Lawyer with substantial experience advising corporate clients on complex German immigration matters.
• Significant experience in complex German corporate immigration law, preferably gained within a leading law firm or specialist immigration practice.
• Previous experience operating in a senior, leadership or managing lawyer capacity, with the ability to influence both clients and internal stakeholders.
• A proven track record of leading, mentoring and developing a team of immigration professionals.
• Strong experience managing senior-level client relationships, including handling escalations and resolving complex issues.
• A commercially minded approach, with experience developing and retaining corporate client relationships and identifying opportunities for account growth.
• Strong understanding of law firm financials, billing processes and operational workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to operate effectively with senior HR, Talent and executive-level contacts.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with a genuine interest in technology, innovation and improving the delivery of immigration services.