Immigration Director

Pattison Shepley Ruvolo; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in London is seeking a UK Immigration Director to lead their immigration practice. The role requires expertise in UK immigration law and strong business development skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a renowned firm, focusing on client relations and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record within business development with consistent revenue generation.
• Experience leading a department.
• Ability to identify and act on commercial opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for clients on immigration queries.
• Guide corporations on Skilled Worker/Global Mobility visa.
• Lead team of immigration professionals and handle escalations.

Skills

Strong experience in UK corporate immigration law

Commercial acumen

Client relationship building

Business development

Education

OISC Level 1 accreditation (or willingness to undertake)

Job description

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Global law firm with a fantastic reputation, has a brand new requirement for a UK Immigration Director. The role will lead the firms' UK immigration offering, providing advice and guidance to a range of multi-national organisations regarding inbound immigration queries.

This is a rare opportunity for someone keen to develop an immigration practice within a highly regarded global firm.

Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Act as main point of contact for a range of clients regarding immigration queries.
• Provide advice to corporations on the Skilled Worker/Global Mobility visa category and act as a Level 1 User on the Sponsor Management System.
• Visit client sites to provide training and undertake audits on immigration compliance and employment law implications.
• Act as a subject matter expert for wider firm on all immigration topics.
• Lead a team of immigration professionals, handing any escalations for complex cases.
• Coordinate with wider firm practice areas to offer multi-faceted approach.
• Lead in business development activities, driving new firm initiatives.
• Ensure department compliance with UK regulations.

You:

• Will have strong experience in UK corporate immigration law and proven background in leading a department.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to identify potential commercial opportunities and cross-sell firm services.
• Ability to build strong client relationships is also key as you will provide a main point of contact service to a range of high profile clients.
• Proven track record within business development; with ability to demonstrate generating revenues on a consistent basis.
• Ideally OISC Level 1 accredited or willingness to undertake.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who interested in developing an immigration practice, within a globally renowned firm.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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