Immigration Partner

Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an Immigration Partner or Legal Director to lead the growth of their practice across the South East. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in business immigration and demonstrate strong business development skills, along with a proven track record in developing client relationships. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategy and influence the direction of the practice within a progressive and inclusive culture that values flexibility and employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business immigration matters.
• Strong business development skills and an established following.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and contribute to a collaborative team.
• Credibility to win work on a national platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of the immigration offering in the South East.
• Shape strategy and influence the direction of the practice.
• Build a successful practice on a national platform.

Skills

Client relationship development

Business immigration expertise

Leadership

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Immigration Partner / Legal Director | Legal 500 Ranked Firm | London or Regions

We’re delighted to be supporting a highly respected Legal 500 ranked employment practice in their search for a senior immigration lawyer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking firm known for its collaborative culture, high‑calibre work, and impressive platform.

About the Firm

Our client boasts a 50+ strong employment and immigration team, including numerous lawyers ranked in the leading legal directories for their technical excellence and commercially focused advice. Their immigration offering is well‑established, well‑regarded, and primed for further strategic growth.

The firm has invested heavily in creating a genuinely flexible, people‑focused culture built on openness, respect, and collaboration. Their inclusive environment has earned multiple industry accolades and retains a strong reputation for employee wellbeing and career development.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking an Immigration Partner or Legal Director to lead the growth of their offering in the South East. The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• A strong and transferable client following
• A recognised market profile within business immigration
• A proven track record of developing client and referrer relationships
• The confidence and credibility to win work and grow a practice on a national platform

This is an ideal role for someone keen to shape strategy, influence the direction of a growing practice area, and play a highly visible role in the development of a high‑performing national team.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in business immigration matters
• The ability to lead, inspire and contribute to a collaborative team
• A commercial mindset and the drive to build a successful practice
• Strong business development skills and an established following.

Why This Firm?

• A progressive, inclusive culture with a genuine commitment to flexibility
• High‑quality national client base spanning PLCs, major corporates and SMEs
• Strong investment in partner‑level growth across the EPIC team
• The platform, resource and support needed to build and grow your practice.