Senior Immigration Associate – Hybrid (Birmingham)

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Birmingham is seeking a senior immigration solicitor to handle a diverse caseload for corporate and private clients. The role offers a permanent, full‑time position with hybrid working and a chance to lead billable work and client relationships.

The candidate will have strong technical immigration expertise, commercial awareness, and at least 7+ years' PQE in immigration law, with a track record of advising on Sponsor Licences and complex residence matters.

Qualifications

• You will be technically strong with commercial awareness and excellent client-facing skills.
• Ideally 7+ years' PQE in immigration law within a recognised practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex corporate and private client immigration matters with minimal supervision.
• Advise employers on Sponsor Licence applications, Skilled Worker, Global Mobility and other routes, and Home Office compliance.
• Advise private clients on ILR, British citizenship and naturalisation, and family/global mobility cases.
• Assist with developing the immigration practice and growing client relationships.
• Prepare articles and briefing papers on developments in immigration law.
• Present at client trainings, seminars, webinars and industry events.
• Contribute to pitches, panel reviews and strategic business development initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Immigration law

Client relationship management

Leadership

Job description

Chadwick Nott in Birmingham is seeking a senior immigration solicitor to handle a diverse caseload for corporate and private clients. The role offers a permanent, full‑time position with hybrid working and a chance to lead billable work and client relationships.

The candidate will have strong technical immigration expertise, commercial awareness, and at least 7+ years' PQE in immigration law, with a track record of advising on Sponsor Licences and complex residence matters.