UK Immigration Partner

Job Title: UK Immigration Partner

Job Type: Permanent

Location: UK, London (Hybrid)

Salary: £Negotiable + Benefits

This is a highly visible leadership position combining first-class UK immigration law expertise with strategic client relationship management, commercial development and strong operational leadership.

The Role

• Own, develop and strengthen relationships with corporate clients, including senior HR leaders, Talent teams, founders and C-suite executives.
• Support the growth and retention of a portfolio of corporate clients, identifying opportunities to expand existing relationships and develop new business.
• Work closely with a high-performing team of immigration lawyers, supported by sophisticated technology, automation and streamlined workflows.
• Act as the senior client contact and escalation point, resolving complex immigration matters, service issues and jurisdiction-specific challenges quickly and effectively.
• Lead client communications, including the preparation and distribution of legal alerts, regional immigration updates and other critical developments, ensuring clients receive a consistent, high-quality service.
• Oversee and approve client billing, ensuring accuracy, transparency and compliance with agreed billing guidelines.
• Take ownership of ongoing corporate accounts, ensuring strong relationships and a consistent, high-touch client experience.
• Monitor active matters and workflows to ensure cases are delivered in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
• Advise senior business stakeholders on immigration strategy, risk, timelines and best practice across relevant jurisdictions.

The Person

• The successful candidate will be a qualified and practising UK Immigration Lawyer with substantial experience advising corporate clients on complex UK immigration matters.
• Significant experience in complex UK corporate immigration law, preferably gained within a leading law firm or specialist immigration practice.
• Previous experience operating in a senior, leadership or managing lawyer capacity, with the ability to influence both clients and internal stakeholders.
• A proven track record of leading, mentoring and developing a team of immigration professionals.
• Strong experience managing senior-level client relationships, including handling escalations and resolving complex issues.
• A commercially minded approach, with experience developing and retaining corporate client relationships and identifying opportunities for account growth.
• Strong understanding of law firm financials, billing processes and operational workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to operate effectively with senior HR, Talent and executive-level contacts.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with a genuine interest in technology, innovation and improving the delivery of immigration services.

To Apply

To apply for the position, please send your CV to Andy Shaw via the ‘apply now’ button.