Partner - Immigration

Pattison Shepley Ruvolo; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an accomplished Partner to develop their Immigration Department. This role involves advising on UK immigration legislation for corporate and high-net-worth private clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immigration law and proven business development skills, becoming the main point of contact for clients. This is a strategic position with significant opportunities for growth within a prestigious firm.

Qualifications

• Senior Solicitor/Partner with strong experience in UK immigration law.
• Ability to develop commercial solutions for clients.
• Experience cross-selling services in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for UK immigration legislation.
• Provide advice for HNW Private Clients regarding immigration queries.
• Lead business development and drive new firm initiatives.

Skills

Strong experience in UK immigration law

Proven business development skills

Ability to build strong client relationships

Job description

Overview

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 within a globally recognised multi-service practice.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 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, it''s a potential consideration. Candidates at the Senior Associate/Director level who are interested to step up would also be considered.

Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting