Senior Immigration Counsel — Growth & Client Impact

Irwin Mitchell LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holidays plus up to 35 extra

Generous pension schemes

Volunteering days

Health membership

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell LLP in Leeds is seeking a Senior Associate/Legal Director- Immigration to lead high-stakes immigration matters for corporate and private clients. You will manage a varied caseload and work with a national team to deliver exceptional client service.

You will contribute to business development, mentor junior lawyers and drive growth of the immigration practice within a supportive, ambitious environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience advising on all aspects of UK immigration law, particularly business immigration matters.
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of immigration issues and the ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional client service and building trusted client relationships.
• Experience in winning new work and contributing to the growth of a successful practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing a broad range of complex immigration matters with confidence, autonomy and sound professional judgement.
• Building, maintaining and developing strong client relationships whilst identifying opportunities to deepen those relationships across the wider firm.
• Driving business development activities through networking, thought leadership, speaking engagements, client seminars, pitches and marketing initiatives.
• Identifying and developing new workstreams and opportunities in response to market trends and client needs.
• Supporting and contributing to the strategic growth of the Immigration team.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Sharing technical expertise and contributing to internal training and best practice initiatives.
• Collaborating with colleagues across offices, practice groups and sectors to provide seamless and innovative client solutions.
• Ensuring matters are managed efficiently and delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance and client service.
• Utilising technology, management information and data to drive efficiencies and enhance client outcomes.
• Contributing to the achievement of team and departmental objectives, including financial performance, utilisation and profitability.

Skills

UK Immigration Law

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Mentoring & Supervision

Job description

Irwin Mitchell LLP in Leeds is seeking a Senior Associate/Legal Director- Immigration to lead high-stakes immigration matters for corporate and private clients. You will manage a varied caseload and work with a national team to deliver exceptional client service.

You will contribute to business development, mentor junior lawyers and drive growth of the immigration practice within a supportive, ambitious environment.