Immigration Solicitor

Chancery Lane, Central London | Permanent | £40,000+ p.a. | Minimum 3 Years PQE

The Opportunity

A growing London law firm is seeking an experienced, commercially minded and client-focused Immigration Solicitor to join its Chancery Lane office.

This is a fee-earning position , offering the opportunity to take a key role within a busy and expanding Immigration Department.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of UK immigration matters, and play an active role in converting enquiries into retained, fee-paying clients. The role will suit a solicitor who combines strong technical immigration expertise with excellent client-facing skills, commercial awareness and the confidence to take responsibility for a high-performing caseload.

Key Responsibilities

Caseload Management

• Manage a varied caseload of UK immigration matters from initial instruction through to completion, including:
• Entry clearance and visa applications across visit, study, work and family routes
• Leave to remain and indefinite leave to remain applications
• Sponsorship licence applications and sponsor compliance advice
• Family and private life applications under Appendix FM and Article 8
• EU Settlement Scheme matters and late applications
• Administrative reviews and appeals, where authorised
• Nationality and citizenship applications
• Provide accurate, timely and commercially sound immigration advice.
• Prepare and review applications, legal representations, covering letters and supporting documentation.
• Liaise effectively with clients, the Home Office, UKVI, Counsel and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain files to a high professional and regulatory standard.
• Identify and appropriately upscale complex, sensitive or high-risk matters.

Client Conversion & Revenue

• Conduct initial client consultations and convert enquiries into signed, fee-paying instructions.
• Build trust with prospective clients and communicate the value of legal services clearly.
• Meet agreed monthly billing and revenue targets.
• Maintain accurate time recording and ensure timely billing and file progression.
• Identify opportunities for cross-referrals and contribute to wider business development activity.

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Maintain current knowledge of UK immigration law, Immigration Rules, Home Office guidance and procedural developments.
• Comply with SRA requirements, AML obligations and internal risk and compliance procedures.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
• Promptly raise regulatory or compliance concerns where appropriate.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor admitted to practise in England & Wales with a valid SRA Practising Certificate.
• Ideally a minimum 3 years' PQE in UK immigration law.
• Strong practical knowledge across a broad range of UK immigration routes, including PBS, family and EEA/EUSS matters.
• Ability to manage a high-volume and varied caseload independently and to deadline.
• Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to build confidence and trust quickly.
• Demonstrable experience converting consultations and enquiries into retained, fee-paying clients.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of billing and revenue targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, professional judgement and risk awareness.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Experience handling immigration appeals and complex or high-stakes matters.
• Experience advising businesses on sponsor licence applications and ongoing compliance.
• An existing client base or professional referral network.
• Multilingual abilities, particularly languages relevant to an international client base.
• Familiarity with case management and digital file management systems.

What’s on Offer

• £40,000+ salary, commensurate with experience and billing track record.
• Pension and annual leave in line with statutory requirements.
• Continuing professional development support and funding.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Centrally located Chancery Lane office with excellent transport links.
• A high-volume, varied immigration caseload covering personal and business immigration.
• Access to a ready pipeline of enquiries.
• A diverse and international client base.
• A collaborative environment with access to solicitors across multiple practice areas.
• The opportunity to supervise and help shape the development of the Immigration Department.
• Scope to develop your professional profile and career within a growing London legal practice.

Regulatory Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a valid SRA Practising Certificate at the time of appointment.
• Have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Comply with all professional conduct, confidentiality and data protection obligations applicable to the role.