Immigration Partner

Synergy Personnel Services; West of England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Synergy Personnel Services is partnering with a Top 50 UK law firm to appoint an experienced Immigration Partner in Bristol. You will lead a senior immigration team, advise on corporate immigration for UK and global clients, and drive complex mobility programs.

The role requires a UK-qualified solicitor with 10+ PQE, strong leadership, and a track record in business development. A strategic, client-centric approach and the ability to collaborate across departments are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior UK-qualified solicitor with 10+ PQE in corporate immigration.
• Proven leadership, business development, and client management skills.
• Experience advising HR and legal departments at strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing immigration team.
• Advise UK and multinational clients on corporate immigration matters.
• Oversee sponsor licence compliance, audits, and right to work checks.
• Develop and implement global mobility strategies for clients.
• Support license maintenance during M&A, TUPE, and governance changes.
• Provide strategic post-Brexit guidance on schemes and EU settlements.

Skills

Client following

Leadership

Business development

Commercial acumen

Strategic mindset

Team mentorship

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Immigration Partner – Top 50 Law Firm

Location: Bristol

Salary: Highly Competitive £120K to £500K + Excellent Benefits

Contact: Synergy Personnel Services

We are partnering with a highly respected Top 50 UK law firm to appoint an experienced Immigration Partner to join their expanding practice. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a senior immigration specialist to play a key role in a firm known for its strong commercial presence and outstanding client service.

The Role

As a senior leader in the immigration practice, you will be instrumental in managing and developing a high-performing team while continuing to build the firm's profile across key sectors. You will advise UK and multinational businesses on the full spectrum of corporate immigration matters and act as a strategic contact for global mobility issues.

• Acting as a central contact point and project lead for global mobility requirements
• Providing business visitor advice tailored to client-specific needs
• Advising on Indefinite Leave to Remain and citizenship applications
• Supporting clients with sponsor licence compliance, including mock audits, right to work checks, HR systems and penalty avoidance
• Guiding clients through licence maintenance during M&A activity, TUPE transfers, suspensions, and potential revocations
• Assisting UK businesses with obtaining and maintaining sponsor licences to enable the hiring of non-UK nationals
• Advising on Skilled Worker, Intra-company Transfer, and Points-Based System applications for staff and family members
• Providing strategic, post-Brexit immigration advice, including EU Settlement Scheme applications and policy direction

About You

You will be a senior UK-qualified solicitor (likely 10+ PQE) with a proven track record in corporate immigration law. You will ideally have:

• A portable client following or strong business development credentials
• Demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop junior lawyers
• Commercial acumen and a solutions-focused approach
• A collaborative mindset with the ambition to grow an already thriving team
• Experience advising HR and legal departments at a strategic level

What’s on Offer

• A leadership role in a firm with strong financial performance and a collegiate culture
• Competitive remuneration and partnership benefits £120K to £500K
• An ambitious but supportive environment that champions innovation and growth
• National and international client base with cross-departmental collaboration

  This is a key strategic hire for the firm and would suit an existing Partner or experienced Legal Director/Of Counsel ready to take the next step.

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