Senior Solicitor - Immigration

Weightmans; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm, Weightmans, as a Business Immigration Solicitor in London or Birmingham. Handle diverse and complex immigration matters for some of the UK's largest corporate clients, providing tailored advice and ensuring compliance with immigration laws. Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience with a keen interest in personal and business immigration work.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of personal and business immigration work.
• Draft and prepare immigration applications and legal documents.
• Provide tailored immigration advice to a wide range of clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

5+ years experience in immigration law

Strong academics and technical knowledge

Tools

IT skills

Job description

About your new role

Our Personal and Business Immigration team is expanding and we have an exciting opportunity for a business immigration solicitor to join us in our London or Birmingham.

Our market leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team advises employers across the UK on all aspects of employment, pensions, and immigration law. We have a diverse caseload of immigration matters, encompassing both business and personal immigration. Our corporate clients are some of the UK's largest and well-known organisationsfrom awide range of sectors including logistics, healthcare, education, and technology. We believe that the quality of our clients and strength of our relationships with our clients speaks volumes about the excellence of service we provide.

You will work on a mixed caseload of matters (often complex and time sensitive), including but not limited to skilled worker visa applications, global business mobility applications, dependent visa applications, partner visas, indefinite leave to remain, British citizenship applications, sponsor licence applications, sponsor licence compliance and right to work issues.

There will also be opportunities to grow within the firm and be involved with business development, networking, and marketing.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of personal and business immigration work
• Provide tailored immigration, advice to a wide range of clients
• Assist other members of the team with their caseloads as appropriate
• Draft and prepare letters, e-mails, documents, immigration applications, and reports
• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with relevant immigration laws and regulations
• Keep up with changes in immigration laws and policies to provide accurate and up-to-date advice to clients.
• Draft articles and legal updates
• Assist with business development initiatives including training and networking
• Work in accordance with client and internal SLAs
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values and procedures
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets

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About You

You will have previous experienceand a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have/be:

Have at least five years of experience with a keen interest in personal and business immigration work and the immigration rules (essential) Attention to detail and strong analytical skills Flexible and commercial approach Excellent teamwork skills and wants to work in a collaborative environment Ambitions to develop their career Strong academics and technical knowledge Excellent IT skills Exceptional communication skills First-rate time management and organisation skills An ability to multi-task and prioritise, managing strict deadlines and targets

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.

Why work for us

Come and join ouraward-winningorganisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’sTop Employers awards 2025, and ranking5thin the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

Why work for us? Take a look:Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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