Job Description
Immigration Associate (2–5 PQE) – London
A highly regarded City law firm is seeking an Immigration Associate (2–5 PQE) to join its top-ranked and growing immigration practice in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an immigration solicitor to develop their career within a well-established, high-performing team, working closely with recognised experts on a diverse mix of corporate and private client immigration matters.
The Team & Practice
The immigration team advises a broad client base including:
* Multinational corporations and fast-growing start-ups
* Offshore energy and marine businesses
* High-net-worth individuals and their families
The practice has particular strength in:
* Sponsor licence applications, management and compliance
* Home Office audits and investigations
* Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility routes
* Economic migration, settlement and British citizenship
* Complex personal immigration and passport matters
The team is consistently ranked in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 for both business and personal immigration work, and is widely recognised for its technical excellence, commercial insight and client service.
The Role
The successful associate will be involved in:
* Advising corporate clients on sponsor licences, compliance and visa applications
* Supporting HNW individuals and families on personal immigration matters
* Advising offshore and energy sector clients on sponsorship and crew mobility
* Managing matters independently and acting as a key client contact
* Supervising and reviewing paralegal work
* Liaising with the Home Office and other stakeholders
* Drafting applications, legal submissions and supporting documentation
* Supporting business development and client-facing initiatives
* Collaborating closely with colleagues across Private Wealth, Employment and Offshore-focused teams
Candidate Profile
You will ideally have:
* 2–5 years’ PQE in UK immigration law
* Experience gained at a firm with a strong, well-regarded immigration practice
* Exposure to both corporate and high-net-worth individual clients
* Strong technical knowledge of UK business and personal immigration routes
* Excellent drafting, organisational and communication skills
* A commercial, practical and client-focused mindset
* The confidence to manage matters independently while working collaboratively
If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at pascale@rutherfordsearch.com or 020 3778 2207.