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Immigration Solicitor
AD TALENT RECRUITMENT LTD
📍 London, GB
💷 £40,000 - £55,000/annumHybridFull-timeContract
Job description
Immigration Solicitor, £40,000 to £55,000, Manchester. In house hybrid role leading sponsor licence, UKVI and business immigration compliance.
Immigration Solicitor
Salary:
£40,000 to £55,000 per annum Location:
Manchester, M2 Hybrid working : 3 days per week in the Manchester office and 2 days working from home, with some flexibility around hours where needed.
Hours:
Full time, with some flexibility considered Contract:
Permanent Working Pattern:
Hybrid, 3 days in the Manchester office and 2 days working from home Reporting to:
Internal Legal Counsel Benefits:
23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, statutory pension and private healthcare after probation Take Your Business Immigration Expertise In House Are you a qualified Immigration Solicitor looking for the opportunity to take genuine ownership of business immigration and sponsor licence compliance? Transforming Support is looking for an Immigration Solicitor to become its trusted specialist for
business immigration, sponsor licence compliance, UKVI requirements and right to work . This is an opportunity to move into an influential in house position where you can focus your expertise on one organisation rather than managing an external client caseload. You will work closely with HR, Internal Legal Counsel and senior leadership, helping shape robust immigration processes across the business. Transforming Support provides person centred supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across the UK. Strong immigration governance is essential to supporting its workforce and maintaining compliant services. The Role You will take ownership of the organisation's sponsor licence, business immigration matters and right to work processes, providing clear and practical advice across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the organisation's
Sponsor Licence
and sponsor compliance responsibilities Using and overseeing the
Sponsorship Management System, SMS Managing
Certificates of Sponsorship, CoS , reporting duties, record keeping and document retention Advising on
Skilled Worker
and
Health and Care Worker visa
applications, extensions and changes of circumstances Monitoring changes to the
UK Immigration Rules
and assessing their impact on the workforce Managing compliant
right to work checks
and follow up processes Reviewing immigration policies, systems and employee records to identify potential compliance risks Preparing for and responding to
UKVI compliance visits, Home Office audits and enforcement contact Developing clear policies, templates and guidance for managers and HR teams Providing practical immigration advice to employees, prospective workers, HR colleagues and senior leaders You will have support from the HR team with immigration administration and will have the opportunity to review existing processes, identify improvements and see those changes implemented across the organisation. About You You will be a
qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
with a strong interest in business immigration and sponsor compliance. This role could suit someone who is newly qualified or has around
1 to 2 years' post qualification experience
and is ready to take on greater ownership in an in house environment. Equally, it could appeal to a more experienced Immigration Solicitor looking for greater flexibility, autonomy and a role with less emphasis on an external client caseload. You will ideally bring: Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales Strong current knowledge of
business immigration law Knowledge of
Sponsor Licence compliance and sponsor duties Experience using, or good working knowledge of, the
Sponsorship Management System Experience of, or exposure to,
Certificates of Sponsorship Knowledge of
Skilled Worker visas and Health and Care Worker visas A good understanding of
UKVI compliance requirements A thorough understanding of
right to work legislation and checks The ability to interpret changing Immigration Rules and turn them into clear, practical guidance Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail Confidence communicating with HR teams, managers and senior leaders Sound professional judgement and the ability to manage sensitive information appropriately Experience within health, social care or another highly regulated, multi site organisation would be particularly valuable. Why Join Transforming Support? This is a strong opportunity for an Immigration Solicitor who wants more ownership, visibility and influence. You will have the opportunity to: Move into a permanent
in house Immigration Solicitor
position Become the organisation's trusted immigration specialist Work directly with HR, Internal Legal Counsel and senior leadership Take ownership of an important and highly visible area of compliance Influence organisation wide immigration policies and decisions Build lasting systems and processes rather than repeatedly advising from the outside Use your legal expertise within an organisation providing essential services across the UK Salary and Benefits In return, you will receive: £40,000 to £55,000 per annum Permanent, full time employment Hybrid working, with 3 days in the Manchester office and 2 days working from home Some flexibility around hours may be considered to support individual circumstances 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Statutory pension Private healthcare following successful completion of probation Professional autonomy and the opportunity to shape how the role develops Minimal travel, with occasional travel to the London office where required Apply If you are a qualified Immigration Solicitor with strong knowledge of
business immigration, sponsor licences, Skilled Worker visas, Health and Care Worker visas, UKVI compliance and right to work legislation , we would like to hear from you. This vacancy is being recruited urgently and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Initial interviews will take place with the HR team, followed by a further interview with senior leadership. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Transforming Support is committed to safeguarding and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and all relevant pre employment checks. No recruitment agencies, please.
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£40,000 to £55,000 per annum Location:
Manchester, M2 Hybrid working : 3 days per week in the Manchester office and 2 days working from home, with some flexibility around hours where needed.
Hours:
Full time, with some flexibility considered Contract:
Permanent Working Pattern:
Hybrid, 3 days in the Manchester office and 2 days working from home Reporting to:
Internal Legal Counsel Benefits:
23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, statutory pension and private healthcare after probation Take Your Business Immigration Expertise In House Are you a qualified Immigration Solicitor looking for the opportunity to take genuine ownership of business immigration and sponsor licence compliance? Transforming Support is looking for an Immigration Solicitor to become its trusted specialist for
business immigration, sponsor licence compliance, UKVI requirements and right to work . This is an opportunity to move into an influential in house position where you can focus your expertise on one organisation rather than managing an external client caseload. You will work closely with HR, Internal Legal Counsel and senior leadership, helping shape robust immigration processes across the business. Transforming Support provides person centred supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across the UK. Strong immigration governance is essential to supporting its workforce and maintaining compliant services. The Role You will take ownership of the organisation's sponsor licence, business immigration matters and right to work processes, providing clear and practical advice across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the organisation's
Sponsor Licence
and sponsor compliance responsibilities Using and overseeing the
Sponsorship Management System, SMS Managing
Certificates of Sponsorship, CoS , reporting duties, record keeping and document retention Advising on
Skilled Worker
and
Health and Care Worker visa
applications, extensions and changes of circumstances Monitoring changes to the
UK Immigration Rules
and assessing their impact on the workforce Managing compliant
right to work checks
and follow up processes Reviewing immigration policies, systems and employee records to identify potential compliance risks Preparing for and responding to
UKVI compliance visits, Home Office audits and enforcement contact Developing clear policies, templates and guidance for managers and HR teams Providing practical immigration advice to employees, prospective workers, HR colleagues and senior leaders You will have support from the HR team with immigration administration and will have the opportunity to review existing processes, identify improvements and see those changes implemented across the organisation. About You You will be a
qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
with a strong interest in business immigration and sponsor compliance. This role could suit someone who is newly qualified or has around
1 to 2 years' post qualification experience
and is ready to take on greater ownership in an in house environment. Equally, it could appeal to a more experienced Immigration Solicitor looking for greater flexibility, autonomy and a role with less emphasis on an external client caseload. You will ideally bring: Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales Strong current knowledge of
business immigration law Knowledge of
Sponsor Licence compliance and sponsor duties Experience using, or good working knowledge of, the
Sponsorship Management System Experience of, or exposure to,
Certificates of Sponsorship Knowledge of
Skilled Worker visas and Health and Care Worker visas A good understanding of
UKVI compliance requirements A thorough understanding of
right to work legislation and checks The ability to interpret changing Immigration Rules and turn them into clear, practical guidance Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail Confidence communicating with HR teams, managers and senior leaders Sound professional judgement and the ability to manage sensitive information appropriately Experience within health, social care or another highly regulated, multi site organisation would be particularly valuable. Why Join Transforming Support? This is a strong opportunity for an Immigration Solicitor who wants more ownership, visibility and influence. You will have the opportunity to: Move into a permanent
in house Immigration Solicitor
position Become the organisation's trusted immigration specialist Work directly with HR, Internal Legal Counsel and senior leadership Take ownership of an important and highly visible area of compliance Influence organisation wide immigration policies and decisions Build lasting systems and processes rather than repeatedly advising from the outside Use your legal expertise within an organisation providing essential services across the UK Salary and Benefits In return, you will receive: £40,000 to £55,000 per annum Permanent, full time employment Hybrid working, with 3 days in the Manchester office and 2 days working from home Some flexibility around hours may be considered to support individual circumstances 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Statutory pension Private healthcare following successful completion of probation Professional autonomy and the opportunity to shape how the role develops Minimal travel, with occasional travel to the London office where required Apply If you are a qualified Immigration Solicitor with strong knowledge of
business immigration, sponsor licences, Skilled Worker visas, Health and Care Worker visas, UKVI compliance and right to work legislation , we would like to hear from you. This vacancy is being recruited urgently and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Initial interviews will take place with the HR team, followed by a further interview with senior leadership. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Transforming Support is committed to safeguarding and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and all relevant pre employment checks. No recruitment agencies, please.
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Benefits
23 days holiday, Pension, Hybrid, Private healthcare