Job Description
LegalVision is a commercial law firm built for forward-thinking businesses who want to work differently. Through our fixed-fee legal membership, we provide unlimited legal support to SMEs and in-house legal teams.
Our team uses custom-built technology to deliver fast, high-quality legal support with predictable pricing for clients and rewarding careers for those who work here. With operations across New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, LegalVision offers clear progression, exposure to complex work at scale, and the opportunity to be part of an innovative law firm recognised as a 5 Star Employer of Choice, a Top 25 Attraction Firm, and Law Firm of the Year.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Immigration Lawyer to join our growing practice. This role focuses on advising corporate clients on UK immigration matters, particularly employer-sponsored visas and workforce mobility solutions. You will work closely with businesses of all sizes to deliver practical, compliant, and timely immigration support.
While we would ideally like the successful candidate to be based in our Manchester office, we are open to flexible and fully remote working arrangements for the right person.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise corporate clients on UK immigration laws, policies, and compliance requirements
- Manage end-to-end visa applications, including Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility and Temporary Worker visas
- Liaise with the Home Office and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients
- Conduct compliance audits and assist clients in maintaining employer accreditation
- Support corporate clients during inspections, requests for information, or escalations
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
- Stay up to date with changes in immigration law and policy
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified lawyer with current English and Welsh or Irish practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one)
- 3+ years of experience in immigration law, preferably with a corporate client focus
- Strong knowledge of UK work visa frameworks and employer accreditation processes
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Commercial awareness and a solutions-oriented mindset
- Additional language skills are an advantage
The Perks
- Forward-thinking environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers
- Welcoming office environment in Ancoats and hybrid/remote working
- 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), enhanced maternity pay, plus contractual sick pay, paid volunteering, and birthday leave
- Private medical insurance (post probation)
- Annual budget to spend on external learning and development
- Regular team socials and events
Apply Today!
If this role sounds like it could be a great next step, we’d love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once the role is filled, so apply early to avoid missing out.
A note to recruiters: we’re all over this role, so there’s no need for you to get in touch. LegalVision does not accept unsolicited CVs or responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thanks
