Solicitor

Business Immigration Solicitor / Adviser

Wokingham

2 - 5 Years PQE

Herrington Carmichael LLP is an, award winning, Legal 500 full service firm and is growing fast.  We are looking to expand our Employment Department with the addition of an experienced business immigration solicitor or OISC qualified adviser.  Over the last three years, the Employment Department has more than trebled in size and we are looking to further expand our offering to clients.  Within this Department, we have been offering new and existing clients specialist business immigration services.

The ideal candidate will have worked in a commercial environment providing high quality immigration advice to corporate clients and their family members.  We are looking for experience in Tier 1 Entrepreneur and Investor applications, Tier 2/5 visa initial and extension applications as well as advising clients on the right to work and operation of the sponsor management system.  Knowledge and experience with Home Office compliance visits, defending civil penalties would also be required.  A proven track record of working independently is essential to the role.  The candidate must also demonstrate strong business development skills with a flare for promoting new developments within the immigration sector through social media forums.  Liaison with the Immigration Legal Practitioner Association and other immigration forums would be preferred. 

The successful candidate will become a valued member of our Employment Department working alongside other experienced solicitors and fee earners.   The opportunity will allow the successful candidate to play a pivotal role as we continue to develop and grow our business in this area.  

The position will be based in our Wokingham office. The candidate would, however, also be required to work at our Camberley office. 

Salary based on experience, generous bonus scheme, pension contributions, free parking and holiday entitlements are on offer.