Immigration Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A law firm in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Immigration Solicitor to establish and lead a new department. This role offers flexibility, part-time options, and the chance to take the lead in an expanding firm. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Immigration Law and a background in business development. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to shape a new service line within a supportive firm.

Benefits

Flexible working

Autonomy to shape the department

Long-term career progression with partnership potential

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in Immigration Law, managing independent caseloads.
• Excited to lead and develop a new department.
• Experience with business development in a law context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and development of an Immigration Law department.
• Manage and grow a client base and drive business development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Experience in Immigration Law

Business development

Client management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Immigration Solicitor – Huddersfield/Leeds

Are you an experienced Immigration Solicitor looking for the chance to lead and grow your own department within a supportive and forward-thinking firm?

A well-established and expanding law firm based in Yorkshire is currently on a strategic recruitment drive. While the firm does not currently offer immigration services, it is open and enthusiastic about expanding into this area — either through an ambitious individual Solicitor with a clear vision, or an existing team seeking a new home. The role will be based in Huddersfield or Leeds with part-time, flexible and hybrid working available for the right candidate.

About the Opportunity:

• This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead an Immigration Law department within a reputable, multi-office firm
• You’ll benefit from the firm’s strong infrastructure, solid reputation in other areas of law (including Family, Private Client and Property) and a leadership team that is open to innovation and growth
• Full operational and administrative support provided to help you focus on fee-earning and business development
• Ideal for someone with the entrepreneurial drive to develop and shape a service line

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and development of an Immigration Law department within the firm
• Manage and grow a client base, drive business development, and build a sustainable service line
• Collaborate with the firm’s leadership and other practice areas to integrate immigration services
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards

Requirements

• A qualified Solicitor with strong experience in Immigration Law, ideally with a track record of business development and managing caseloads independently
• Individuals or small teams looking for a new platform to grow and thrive
• Someone excited by the prospect of being a key part of the firm’s expansion into new practice areas

Why Join

• Join a progressive and collaborative firm that values innovation and people-first culture
• Flexible, part-time and hybrid working available
• Full autonomy to shape the department, backed by a supportive leadership team
• Long-term career progression with partnership potential

How to Apply

Interested in finding out more? This is a unique opportunity to have a confidential conversation. Please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.