Immigration Solicitor

New Way Recruitment LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Career progression in growing org

Job summary

New Way Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Immigration Solicitor in Manchester to provide high-quality immigration advice, case management and compliance support across the organisation.

You will handle a broad range of UK immigration matters, with responsibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship, Certificates of Sponsorship, and ongoing Home Office requirements. Strong stakeholder communication and a commercial, practical approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate and experience in UK immigration law.
• Strong knowledge of Skilled Worker route and sponsorship compliance.
• Experience managing a varied immigration caseload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and highly organised.
• Commercially aware with a solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert immigration advice across a broad range of matters.
• Manage UK immigration and visa applications; advise on sponsorship.
• Support Sponsor Licence compliance and Home Office requirements.
• Guide on right-to-work and immigration status.
• Maintain comprehensive case records and documentation.
• Train managers on immigration and sponsorship responsibilities.
• Liaise with Home Office and other relevant bodies as needed.

Skills

UK immigration law

Sponsorship compliance

Case management

Communication skills

Stakeholder advisory

Education

Qualified Solicitor with practising certificate

Job description

Manchester, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/18/2026

Are you an experienced Immigration Solicitor looking for a role where your expertise can make a genuine difference?

We are supporting a growing organisation within the care and support sector to appoint an experienced Immigration Solicitor to provide high-quality immigration advice, case management and compliance support across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who understands UK immigration law and wants to work in a people-focused environment where their knowledge directly supports the organisation, its workforce and the individuals it serves.

The Role

You will provide expert immigration advice across a broad range of matters, with particular responsibility for:

• Managing and advising on UK immigration and visa applications.
• Providing specialist advice relating to Skilled Worker sponsorship , Certificates of Sponsorship and sponsored employees.
• Supporting the organisation with Sponsor Licence compliance and ongoing Home Office requirements.
• Advising on right-to-work requirements, immigration status and associated compliance matters.
• Managing individual immigration cases from initial assessment through to resolution.
• Keeping up to date with changes to UK immigration legislation, Home Office guidance and relevant case law.
• Working closely with senior managers and HR to provide clear, practical and commercially appropriate immigration advice.
• Identifying potential immigration risks and providing solutions to mitigate them.
• Supporting internal audits, compliance reviews and immigration record keeping.
• Preparing and reviewing immigration documentation and correspondence.
• Liaising with the Home Office and other relevant bodies where required.
• Providing clear guidance and training to managers around immigration and sponsorship responsibilities.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential and comprehensive case records.

About You

We are looking for a qualified Immigration Solicitor with strong technical knowledge and practical experience of UK immigration law.

You will ideally have:

• A current practising certificate and relevant UK immigration experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Skilled Worker route and sponsorship compliance .
• Experience managing a varied immigration caseload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a highly organised approach.
• The confidence to advise senior stakeholders on complex immigration matters.
• A commercially aware, solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and compassion.

What’s on Offer?

• A meaningful role within a people-focused organisation.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence immigration compliance.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Access to relevant training and development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing organisation.

Why This Role?

This is more than a technical legal position. Your advice will help an organisation navigate complex immigration requirements while ensuring its workforce is supported, compliant and treated fairly.

If you are an Immigration Solicitor who combines strong technical expertise with a genuinely people-centred approach, we would love to hear from you.