Associate / Senior Associate – Business Immigration – Bristol – 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £65,000 to £85,000

A respected national law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join its fast growing Business Immigration team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse client base across health, higher education, financial services and commercial sectors, within a collaborative, ambitious and nationally recognised practice. The team operates on a truly national basis, offering high quality work, strong progression prospects and the chance to contribute to the firm’s wider growth plans.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for advising on a varied caseload of business immigration matters, including:

• Skilled Worker visa applications, including navigating and using the SMS
• Sponsor licence applications, compliance and right to work advice
• Conducting sponsorship compliance and right to work audits
• Challenging immigration enforcement action
• Supporting clients with immigration queries across Higher Education, Healthcare and Commercial Services
• Providing immigration support on corporate transactions, including due diligence
• Working directly with clients and contributing to wider team projects
• Supporting business development and networking initiatives

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to an experienced business immigration lawyer with:

• 4+ years’ PQE in business immigration
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision
• Experience supporting corporate transactions (desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness and client facing confidence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivation, organisation and a proactive mindset
• Interest in networking, BD and contributing to team growth
• Ability to work collaboratively across a national team

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, collaborative and progressive working environment
• Clear career progression pathways and genuine promotion prospects
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong investment in learning, development and wellbeing
  
  

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.