Immigration Partner - Cambridge

PT group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

PT group is seeking an Immigration Partner to lead our large immigration practice in Cambridge or Thames Valley. This role involves advising businesses on complex UK immigration matters, developing new business opportunities, and mentoring junior lawyers.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience (at least 7 years PQE) in immigration law, a strong reputation, and an established network. We offer competitive benefits including income protection, medical insurance, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of PQE experience in UK immigration law.
• Strong reputation and established network in the immigration market.
• Track record of winning and retaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the national immigration practice.
• Advise clients on complex immigration and compliance matters.
• Support clients with sponsor licenses and compliance audits.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Mentor lawyers within the team.

Skills

UK immigration matters advising

Business development

Mentoring

Client relationship building

Compliance understanding

Job description

About The Role

Immigration Partner – Cambridge or Thames Valley. We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Immigration Solicitor to join us at Partner level and lead the next phase of growth for our large immigration practice. This role offers the platform, investment, and cross‑referral opportunities to build a substantial practice within a collaborative and entrepreneurial firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape our national immigration practice.
• Advise employers, education clients and other organisations on complex immigration and compliance matters.
• Support clients with sponsor licences, workforce planning, global mobility issues, compliance audits and Home Office investigations.
• Develop new business opportunities and enhance existing client relationships.
• Build your profile in the market through networking, speaking engagements and thought leadership.
• Mentor and develop lawyers within the wider team.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the practice and wider firm.

About You

• Significant experience advising businesses on complex UK immigration matters (at least 7 years PQE).
• A strong reputation within the market and an established network of contacts or a credible business case for developing one.
• A track record of winning, retaining and growing client relationships.
• Proven experience supporting clients in the tech and manufacturing industries.
• Excellent technical expertise and commercial awareness.
• A collaborative approach with a commitment to mentoring and developing others.

Benefits

• Income protection
• Private medical insurance
• Sight tests/Glasses discounts
• Car loans
• Scottish Widows pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences; we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognise and nurture talent, and work together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are an armed forces‑friendly organisation.