Partner - Immigration

Multi-service practice with fantastic reputation for client service, has a brand new requirement for a Partner to develop an Immigration Department as part of their wider firm offering. You will provide main point of contact service for UK immigration queries, particularly focused within the corporate & HNW private immigration space.

This award-winning firm has gone from strength to strength and are looking to hire a senior operator to drive the development of their immigration service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the immigration function with in a globally recognised multi-service practice.

Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Act as main point of contact for a range of clients regarding UK immigration legislation, including but not limited to M&A, corporate structure, secondments, recruitment, contracts of employment, TUPE etc.
• Provide advice for a range of HNW Private Clients regarding their immigration queries
• Work with other departments to cross-sell firm services and offer a multi-faceted approach
• Provide advice to corporations on the Global Mobility/Skilled Worker visa category and act as a Level 1 User on the Sponsor Management System
• Visit client sites to provide training and undertake audits on immigration compliance
• Take an active lead in business development, driving new firm initiatives

You will be:

• A Senior Solicitor/Partner with strong experience in UK immigration law, ideally from a city/global law firm environment.
• A proven track record in developing commercial solutions for clients.
• Ability to build strong client relationships is also key as you will provide a main point of contact service to a range of high profile clients.
• Proven business development skills, able to demonstrate cross-selling across wider firm services, along with a track record of generating consistent revenues with potential for growth
• Strong pedigree in advising on both corporate and HNW private client immigration

If you are interested in bringing a wider team is a potential consideration. Candidates at the Senior Associate/Director level who are interested to make the step up would also be considered.

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