UK Immigration Partner: Strategic Client Leader (Hybrid)

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Leeds seeks a UK Immigration Partner to lead corporate immigration work, manage senior client relationships and drive strategic growth. The role combines high-level legal practice with client development and operational leadership.

Qualified UK Immigration Lawyer will oversee a team of specialists, mentor staff, and ensure service quality aligns with SLAs and billing guidelines. Hybrid working arrangements in Leeds support a demanding, high-profile client base.

Qualifications

• Qualified and practising UK Immigration Lawyer with substantial corporate client experience.
• Significant experience in complex UK corporate immigration law.
• Experience operating in a senior or managing lawyer capacity.
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing a team.
• Strong experience managing senior-level client relationships.
• Commercial mindset with ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own, develop and strengthen relationships with corporate clients, including senior HR leaders, Talent teams, founders and C-suite executives.
• Support 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 technology, automation and streamlined workflows.
• Act as the senior client contact and escalation point, resolving complex immigration matters and service issues quickly.
• Lead client communications, including the preparation and distribution of legal alerts and immigration updates.
• Oversee and approve client billing, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Take ownership of ongoing corporate accounts, ensuring strong relationships and a high-touch client experience.
• Monitor active matters and workflows to deliver cases in line with SLAs and quality standards.
• Advise senior business stakeholders on immigration strategy, risk, timelines and best practice.

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Leeds seeks a UK Immigration Partner to lead corporate immigration work, manage senior client relationships and drive strategic growth. The role combines high-level legal practice with client development and operational leadership.

Qualified UK Immigration Lawyer will oversee a team of specialists, mentor staff, and ensure service quality aligns with SLAs and billing guidelines. Hybrid working arrangements in Leeds support a demanding, high-profile client base.