Job Title: UK Immigration Partner
Job Type: Permanent
Location: UK, London (Hybrid)
Salary: £Negotiable + Benefits
This is a highly visible leadership position combining first-class UK immigration law expertise with strategic client relationship management, commercial development and strong operational leadership.
The Role
- Own, develop and strengthen relationships with corporate clients, including senior HR leaders, Talent teams, founders and C-suite executives.
- Support the growth and retention of a portfolio of corporate clients, identifying opportunities to expand existing relationships and develop new business.
- Work closely with a high-performing team of immigration lawyers, supported by sophisticated technology, automation and streamlined workflows.
- Act as the senior client contact and escalation point, resolving complex immigration matters, service issues and jurisdiction-specific challenges quickly and effectively.
- Lead client communications, including the preparation and distribution of legal alerts, regional immigration updates and other critical developments, ensuring clients receive a consistent, high-quality service.
- Oversee and approve client billing, ensuring accuracy, transparency and compliance with agreed billing guidelines.
- Take ownership of ongoing corporate accounts, ensuring strong relationships and a consistent, high-touch client experience.
- Monitor active matters and workflows to ensure cases are delivered in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
- Advise senior business stakeholders on immigration strategy, risk, timelines and best practice across relevant jurisdictions.
The Person
- The successful candidate will be a qualified and practising UK Immigration Lawyer with substantial experience advising corporate clients on complex UK immigration matters.
- Significant experience in complex UK corporate immigration law, preferably gained within a leading law firm or specialist immigration practice.
- Previous experience operating in a senior, leadership or managing lawyer capacity, with the ability to influence both clients and internal stakeholders.
- A proven track record of leading, mentoring and developing a team of immigration professionals.
- Strong experience managing senior-level client relationships, including handling escalations and resolving complex issues.
- A commercially minded approach, with experience developing and retaining corporate client relationships and identifying opportunities for account growth.
- Strong understanding of law firm financials, billing processes and operational workflows.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to operate effectively with senior HR, Talent and executive-level contacts.
- A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with a genuine interest in technology, innovation and improving the delivery of immigration services.