Overview
ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR – CORPORATE IMMIGRATION
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (5 days)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Application Deadline: Friday 29 May 2026
How to Apply: Send your CV with a Covering Letter to yvonne@newfieldslaw.com
Newfields is an award-winning boutique law firm with offices in Cardiff, Bristol, Exeter and Swansea that delivers immigration solutions to businesses, sport organisations, health organisations and individuals and their families.
The Role
We are looking for a driven Associate Solicitor (0-2 years PQE) to join our expanding Corporate Immigration team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to build a specialist career in a high-growth, commercially focused area of law. No previous immigration experience is required – full training and supervision will be provided.
As part of our commitment to work-life balance and modern working practices, we do not time-record, and employees also have the option to work a 9-day fortnight.
About the Role
You will support a wide range of corporate clients, from start-ups to multinational organisations, helping them navigate the UK’s business immigration framework. Working closely with senior lawyers and caseworkers with hands-on experience advising on sponsorship, global mobility, compliance and strategic workforce planning.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting with a broad range of corporate immigration matters under supervision.
* Drafting UKVI applications, legal documents, advice notes and client correspondence.
* Conducting legal research and contributing to team know-how and precedents.
* Managing client relationships and communicating complex issues clearly and concisely.
* Supporting business development, networking and cross-firm collaboration.
* Delegating to and supervising junior team members where appropriate.
* Contributing to internal training and knowledge sharing initiatives.
What We Are Looking For
* Qualified solicitor (0-2 years PQE)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
* Proactive, organised and able to manage competing deadlines
* A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to team culture
* An interest in developing expertise in commercial immigration.
Why Join Us?
You will be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team working with high-profile corporate clients. We offer strong training, early responsibility and a clear pathway to develop as a specialist in corporate immigration law.
Next Steps
The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 29 May 2026.
Interested candidates should submit their covering letter and resume by email to: yvonne@newfieldslaw.com or alternatively by post to Newfields Law, 35 Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3RL
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