Immigration Director

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm is seeking a UK Immigration Director to lead their immigration practice. The role involves advising multinational organizations on immigration issues, managing a team, and driving business development. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to expand their practice in a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in UK corporate immigration law and leadership.
• Proven success in business development with consistent revenue generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK immigration practice and provide expert advice.
• Drive business development initiatives to grow immigration practice.
• Ensure compliance with UK immigration regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Relationship Building

Education

OISC Level 1 Accreditation

Job description

Job Opportunity: UK Immigration Director at a Global Law Firm

We are a global law firm with an excellent reputation, seeking a UK Immigration Director to lead our UK immigration practice. This role involves providing expert advice and guidance to multinational organizations on inbound immigration issues.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Serving as the primary contact for clients regarding immigration queries.
2. Advising corporations on Skilled Worker and Global Mobility visa categories; acting as a Level 1 User on the Sponsor Management System.
3. Visiting client sites for training and conducting audits on immigration compliance and employment law implications.
4. Serving as a subject matter expert on immigration topics within the firm.
5. Leading a team of immigration professionals and managing escalations for complex cases.
6. Collaborating with other practice areas to provide comprehensive services.
7. Driving business development initiatives to grow the firm's immigration practice.
8. Ensuring compliance with UK immigration regulations.

Candidate Requirements:

• Extensive experience in UK corporate immigration law and leadership in a similar department.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills to serve as the main contact for high-profile clients.
• Proven success in business development with consistent revenue generation.
• OISC Level 1 accreditation or willingness to obtain it.

This is a unique opportunity for someone eager to expand their immigration practice within a prestigious global firm.