Immigration Senior Associate

BCL Legal; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is seeking an Immigration Associate to join their business immigration team in Nottingham. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 1-4 years of experience in business immigration law. This role offers competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity for career development within a supportive environment. You'll work on complex matters for high-profile clients and contribute to client training and thought leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

Market-leading benefits package

Clear and structured progression path

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with circa 1-4 years' PQE.
• Solid experience in business immigration law.
• Strong academic background and excellent technical skills.
• Enthusiastic team player with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex immigration matters for FTSE 100 companies.
• Work on sponsor licensing, visa applications, and compliance.
• Contribute to thought leadership and client training initiatives.

Job description

Immigration Associate | International Law Firm | Nottingham

BCL Legal is delighted to be working in partnership with a prestigious international law firm seeking to recruit an Immigration Associate to join its highly regarded business immigration team in Nottingham.

The Opportunity
This is an exceptional opportunity for a solicitor with a solid grounding in business immigration to join a global legal brand known for its innovative approach, strong international network, and high-quality client base. You'll work closely with partners recognised as leaders in their field, advising FTSE 100 companies, multinational corporates, and high-growth tech businesses on complex and high-value immigration matters.
The team advises on the full range of business immigration issues including sponsor licensing, visa applications, compliance, and strategic advisory work. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to thought leadership and client training initiatives, with genuine scope for career development in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Candidate Requirements
· Qualified solicitor with circa 1-4 years' PQE (though applications outside of this range will be considered on merit)
· Solid experience in business immigration law, ideally gained within a leading national or international firm
· Strong academic background and excellent technical and client-facing skills
· Enthusiastic team player with a commercial mindset and the ability to build strong client relationships
· A genuine interest in working within a highly collaborative, international practice
Benefits
· Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
· Market-leading benefits package including private medical, pension, and flexible working
· Clear and structured progression path within a global platform
· Opportunity to work on cross-border matters with top-tier clients
· Collegiate, inclusive culture with a focus on mentoring and development

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading immigration team within a firm that truly invests in its people and values long-term career development.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lauren Evans at BCL Legal.