Immigration Director

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

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a UK Immigration Director to lead their immigration practice. This role involves client consultation, compliance training, and team leadership while focusing on business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in UK immigration law and demonstrate a proven track record in business growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in UK corporate immigration law.
• Proven background in leading a department.
• Experience in business development and generating revenue.

Responsibilities

• Act main point of contact for clients regarding immigration queries.
• Provide compliance training and audits on immigration law.
• Lead immigration business development activities.

Skills

UK corporate immigration law

Business development

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Education

OISC Level 1 accredited 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.