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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
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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
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Provide accurate, timely, and commercially sound immigration advice.
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Prepare and review applications, legal representations, covering letters, and supporting documentation.
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Liaise effectively with clients, the Home Office, UKVI, Counsel, and other relevant stakeholders.
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Maintain files to a high professional and regulatory standard.
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Identify and appropriately escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters.
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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
Essential
- Qualified Solicitor admitted to practise in England & Wales with a valid SRA Practising Certificate.
- Ideally a minimum of 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.
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Desirable
- 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.
If you are an experienced Immigration Solicitor looking for a senior fee-earning role with supervisory responsibility and genuine scope for progression, we would welcome your application.
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