Waterstone Legal
Business Immigration Solicitor – 1–2 Years PQE
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📢 Business Immigration Solicitor – 1–2 Years PQE
📍 Location: London – Head Office
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💷 Salary: Competitive, from £40,000+ depending on experience
About Waterstone Legal
Waterstone Legal is a well-established and growing law firm providing professional, client-focused legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including Immigration & Asylum, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury, and Residential & Commercial Conveyancing.
Based at our London Head Office, we are looking to recruit a talented and commercially minded Business Immigration Solicitor with 1–2 years’ PQE to join our expanding Immigration team.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of business and corporate immigration matters, advising businesses, employers and individual clients on UK immigration law.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor looking to develop their career within a growing practice and take greater responsibility for client relationships and case management.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of business immigration matters from initial instruction through to completion
- Advising corporate clients and individuals on UK business immigration routes
- Handling Skilled Worker visa applications and other sponsored work routes
- Advising businesses on Sponsor Licence applications, renewals and compliance
- Assisting employers with sponsor management and Home Office compliance requirements
- Advising on Certificates of Sponsorship and related sponsorship matters
- Handling applications under relevant business and work-related immigration categories
- Advising employers on right-to-work requirements and immigration compliance
- Preparing and submitting high-quality immigration applications and supporting documentation
- Drafting representations, legal submissions and client correspondence
- Liaising with the Home Office, clients and relevant third parties
- Keeping clients informed throughout the progress of their matters
- Maintaining accurate and compliant files using the firm’s case management systems
- Keeping up to date with developments in UK immigration law and Home Office guidance
- Supporting the continued development and growth of the firm’s Business Immigration practice
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Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- Have approximately 1–2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Have demonstrable experience in Business Immigration law
- Have experience dealing with Skilled Worker applications and Sponsor Licence matters
- Possess strong knowledge of UK immigration law, rules and procedures
- Be confident managing matters independently with appropriate supervision
- Have excellent drafting, research and analytical skills
- Demonstrate excellent client care and communication skills
- Be highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Be commercially aware and confident dealing with corporate clients
- Be able to manage deadlines and a busy caseload effectively
- Have strong IT skills and experience using legal case management systems
- Be proactive, professional and committed to delivering high-quality legal services
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary from £40,000+, depending on experience
- Full-time position based at our London Head Office
- Opportunity to develop within a growing Business Immigration practice
- Exposure to a varied and interesting caseload
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Career development and progression opportunities
📍 Location: London – Head Office
💼 Role: Business Immigration Solicitor
📌 PQE: 1–2 years
💷 Salary: £40,000+ depending on experience
⏰ Employment: Full-time
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If you are a motivated Business Immigration Solicitor looking for your next career opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief covering email to:
📧 enquiries@wslegal.co.uk
🌐 www.waterstonelegal.co.uk
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