Job ad: immigration solicitor, MBS Solicitors

Freemovement; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned law firm in Edinburgh seeks an immigration solicitor with at least 2 years PQE. The solicitor will handle a range of immigration matters and provide expert advice to clients. The role offers flexibility, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment while requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in immigration law required.
• Excellent written communication skills essential.
• Experience conducting advocacy in the Immigration Tribunal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients, provide advice, prepare applications/appeals within and outside the UK.
• Draft grounds of appeal and conduct oral advocacy.
• Collaborate with colleagues on immigration law matters.

Skills

Written Communication

Teamwork

Education

Solicitor qualification (2+ years PQE)

Job description

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Job ad: immigration solicitor, MBS Solicitors

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Position: Solicitor (Immigration Law – 2+ years PQE)

Term: Permanent (Full-time)

MBS Solicitors is an award-winning, modern, and busy firm established in Edinburgh since 2010. We specialise in family law, immigration law, criminal law, and dispute resolution in various courts. We advise on complex, high-value cases globally and are ranked among the leading firms for client care.

We have an immediate opportunity for an immigration law solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE, practicing across the full range of immigration law, especially personal and family immigration, deportation, visit visas, Appendix FM applications, EU Settled Status, Naturalisation, and applications for children. Experience conducting written and oral advocacy in the Immigration Tribunal and instructing Counsel in the Court of Session is preferred. Our client base is diverse and international, and we often act as Edinburgh Agent in the Court of Session for solicitors across the UK.

This role involves:

• Meeting clients, providing advice, and preparing applications/appeals inside and outside the UK
• Drafting grounds of appeal, skeleton arguments, witness statements, conducting oral advocacy, instructing Counsel in judicial reviews and appeals in the Court of Session. Experience with instructing Counsel and understanding Court of Session procedures is desirable but not essential
• Collaborating with colleagues and advising on immigration law in family, criminal, and dispute resolution matters

Candidates must demonstrate excellent written communication skills and teamwork abilities.

We offer a competitive salary, a generous annual leave package, and flexible working options may be discussed.

To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to Mohammed Sabir, Principal Solicitor, at [e-mail].

The Free Movement blog, founded in 2007 by Colin Yeo, provides updates and commentary on immigration and asylum law by various authors.