Senior Immigration Lawyer

JAM; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment in Germany seeks a Senior Immigration Lawyer to advise corporate clients on German immigration matters, delivering practical, solution-focused guidance across the end-to-end process.

The role requires a German law qualification, fluency in German and English, and a strong track record of handling complex immigration portfolios in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• German-qualified lawyer with extensive knowledge of German immigration law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in German and English.
• Experience advising corporate clients on immigration matters.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a client portfolio, overseeing end-to-end immigration processes.
• Ensure compliance with German immigration law and procedural requirements.
• Manage cases with accuracy, attention to detail and proactive planning.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs, maintaining high service standards.
• Serve as primary point of contact, delivering clear, commercial guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and client experience.
• Lead engagement budgets and support business development initiatives.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of immigration specialists.

Skills

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Education

German law qualification

Job description

Senior Immigration Lawyer / Solicitor / Attorney

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: €Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits

Location: Germany (remote)

Start Date: ASAP

Contact Name: Andy Shaw

Contact Company: JAM Recruitment

This highly respected law firm is seeking a confident and commercially minded immigration professional with a legal qualification, strong technical expertise and excellent interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will advise a portfolio of corporate clients on the full range of German immigration matters, providing clear, practical and solution-focused guidance.

The Role:

The Senior Immigration Lawyer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Take proactive ownership of a portfolio of clients, overseeing the end-to-end immigration process and ensuring a consistently high level of service.

Ensure full compliance with German immigration legislation, regulations and procedural requirements.

Manage cases in a structured, proactive and highly accurate manner, maintaining strong attention to detail throughout.

Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring agreed service standards are consistently achieved.

Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients, providing clear, commercially focused immigration guidance.

Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and the overall client experience.

Take responsibility for engagement budgets, financial performance and profitability.

Lead and oversee complex and high-profile/VIP immigration cases.

Communicate confidently and effectively with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels.

Support and contribute to RFPs, tenders and other business development initiatives.

Represent the organisation at client seminars, webinars and other industry events, acting as a subject matter expert.

Identify and pursue business development opportunities, supporting the growth of existing client relationships and developing new business.

Help develop, mentor and lead a high-performing team of immigration specialists and associates.

Drive robust risk-management and compliance checks for both new and existing clients.

The Person:

German-qualified lawyer with extensive knowledge of German immigration law.

Strong, up-to-date knowledge of German immigration legislation and practice.

Knowledge or experience of international legal systems and EU legislation would be advantageous.

Demonstrable experience managing large-scale, complex client programmes and portfolios.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Highly analytical, commercially aware and detail-oriented, with the ability to assess priorities and manage competing demands effectively.

Strong business judgement, strategic thinking, professional integrity and work ethic.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness and flexibility to travel when required.

Previous experience managing, developing and mentoring teams.

Strong client-service mindset with a focus on building long-term trusted relationships.

Takes full ownership and accountability for decisions, actions and outcomes.

Highly organised, proactive and able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Fluent written and spoken German and English are essential.