Partner - Immigration

Pattison Shepley Ruvolo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in the UK is seeking a Partner to develop an Immigration Department as part of their services. In this role, you will manage UK immigration legislation for corporate and high net worth clients, provide advice, lead trainings, and drive business development. The ideal candidate will be a Senior Solicitor/Partner with extensive experience in immigration law and a proven ability to build strong client relationships and generate new business. This is a significant opportunity to shape the immigration function within a globally recognized multi-service practice.

Qualifications

• Senior Solicitor/Partner with strong experience in UK immigration law.
• Proven track record in developing commercial solutions for clients.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for UK immigration legislation.
• Provide advice for HNW Private Clients on immigration queries.
• Work with other departments to cross-sell firm services.
• Advise on Global Mobility/Skilled Worker visa category.
• Visit client sites for training and audits on immigration compliance.
• Lead business development initiatives.

Skills

Experience in UK immigration law

Business development skills

Client relationship building

Cross-selling services

Job description

Multi-service practice with fantastic reputation for client service, has a brand new requirement for a Partner to develop an Immigration Department as part of their wider firm offering. You will provide main point of contact service for UK immigration queries, particularly focused within the corporate & HNW private immigration space.

This award-winning firm has gone from strength to strength and are looking to hire a senior operator to drive the development of their immigration service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the immigration function with in a globally recognised multi-service practice.

Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Act as main point of contact for a range of clients regarding UK immigration legislation, including but not limited to M&A, corporate structure, secondments, recruitment, contracts of employment, TUPE etc.
• Provide advice for a range of HNW Private Clients regarding their immigration queries
• Work with other departments to cross-sell firm services and offer a multi-faceted approach
• Provide advice to corporations on the Global Mobility/Skilled Worker visa category and act as a Level 1 User on the Sponsor Management System
• Visit client sites to provide training and undertake audits on immigration compliance
• Take an active lead in business development, driving new firm initiatives

You will be:

• A Senior Solicitor/Partner with strong experience in UK immigration law, ideally from a city/global law firm environment.
• A proven track record in developing commercial solutions for clients.
• Ability to build strong client relationships is also key as you will provide a main point of contact service to a range of high profile clients.
• Proven business development skills, able to demonstrate cross-selling across wider firm services, along with a track record of generating consistent revenues with potential for growth
• Strong pedigree in advising on both corporate and HNW private client immigration

If you are interested in bringing a wider team is a potential consideration. Candidates at the Senior Associate/Director level who are interested to make the step up would also be considered.