Immigration Partner

JAM; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM, a leading UK immigration practice, in Newcastle Upon Tyne (Hybrid) seeks a qualified UK Immigration Lawyer to lead strategic client relationships and manage complex corporate immigration matters.

The role involves developing business with senior HR and C-level clients, mentoring a team of immigration lawyers, and delivering high-quality, technology-driven service with transparent billing and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Qualified UK Immigration Lawyer with substantial corporate immigration experience.
• Experience advising corporate clients on complex UK immigration matters.
• Proven leadership or managing lawyer experience with client and internal stakeholdes.

Responsibilities

• Own and deepen relationships with corporate clients and senior HR leaders.
• Support growth and retention of a portfolio of corporate clients.
• Lead a team of immigration lawyers with tech-enabled workflows.
• Serve as senior client contact and escalation point for complex matters.
• Lead client communications including legal alerts and updates.
• Oversee client billing, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Own ongoing corporate accounts and ensure high-touch client experience.
• Monitor matters and SLAs to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Advise senior stakeholders on immigration strategy and risk across jurisdictions.

Skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Client management

Billing & finance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic immigration

Project management

Education

Qualified UK Immigration Lawyer

Tools

Billing software

Legal tech platforms

Job description

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK (Hybrid)

This is a highly visible leadership position combiningfirst-class UK 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 UK Immigration Lawyer with substantial experience advising corporate clients on complex UK immigration matters.
• Significant experience in complex UK 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.