Solicitor - Corporate Immigration (1-3 PQE)

Boyes Turner LLP; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life Assurance 5 x final salary

Private medical insurance

An additional day holiday for your生日

Job summary

Boyes Turner LLP's Immigration team is expanding and seeks a talented Immigration Lawyer to contribute to client work across UK business immigration, with emphasis on sponsored work routes. The role offers growth opportunities as the team expands, alongside delivering expert advice and supporting business development.

You will advise clients on UK immigration categories, maintain knowledge of Immigration Rules, and engage in client training and audits, all while developing your career within a

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience in UK immigration.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK immigration with focus on sponsorship.
• Excellent attention to detail and process-driven approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Desire to pursue a career in immigration.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
• Experience or interest in working with data daily.
• Good MS Office knowledge (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Passionate about international migration and global workforce.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.
• Experience or knowledge of project management principles.
• Experience with legal tech solutions to enhance client experience.
• Passion for business development and team growth.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a point of contact for a range of clients on UK immigration matters
• Providing advice on the full range of UK immigration categories, particularly sponsorship
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of the Immigration Rules and UK system
• Acting as a Level 1 User on Sponsor Management System for clients
• Liaising with the Home Office on immigration-related matters
• Providing advice on developing international recruitment strategies
• Visiting client sites to deliver training and conduct audits
• Assisting with the development and management of the firm's knowledge library
• Supporting the Head of Immigration in team development and business development

Skills

UK immigration experience

Sponsorship system knowledge

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Independent working

Client relationship management

Data handling

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project management

Legal tech awareness

Business development

Tools

Sponsor Management System

Job description

The Immigration team at Boyes Turner continues to experience significant growth, and we are looking for a talented Immigration Lawyer to join us and play a key role in the team's ongoing success and development.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and expanding team, advising clients on all aspects of UK business immigration, with a particular focus on sponsored work routes. Alongside delivering expert legal advice and support, you will have the opportunity to develop your career and grow with the team as it continues to expand.

Experience/ Attributes required:

• At least one year's experience working within the UK immigration system
• Up-to-date knowledge of the UK's immigration system, with a particular focus on the sponsorship system and associated visa categories
• Excellent attention to detail and a process-driven approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A desire to pursue a career in immigration
• Ability to work independently, managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision
• Experience of, and/or an interest in, working with data on a daily basis
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Passionate about the benefits of international migration, with an understanding of the wider considerations of a globally mobile workforce
• Ability to build strong client relationships
• Experience of, or knowledge of, project management principles
• Experience of, or knowledge of, technology solutions within a legal environment that are designed to enhance the client experience
• A passion for business development and a desire to contribute to the continued growth of the team

Work Type:

• Acting as a point of contact for a range of clients on UK immigration matters
• Providing advice to clients on the full range of UK immigration categories, particularly the sponsorship system and associated visa categories
• Developing and maintaining a strong knowledge of the Immigration Rules, relevant legislation and the operation of the UK immigration system
• Acting as a Level 1 User on the Sponsor Management System on behalf of our clients
• Liaising with the Home Office on immigration-related matters
• Providing advice to clients on developing international recruitment strategies
• Visiting client sites to deliver training and conduct audits
• Assisting with the ongoing development and management of the firm's knowledge library, including drafting new precedents and updating existing materials
• Supporting the Head of Immigration in the continued development of the team, including playing an active role in business development activities

Contractual

• 25 days holiday
• Life Assurance 5 x final salary
• Private medical insurance

Non Contractual

• An additional days holiday for your birthday
• A weekly wellbeing hour
• 8 hour per annum charity work
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bring your dog to work
• Social committee events
• Season ticket travel loan
• Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday