Business Immigration Solicitor - 12m FTC

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Business Immigration Solicitor (4+ PQE) – 12‑Month FTC | Top International City Law Firm

Location: London

A Top International City Law Firm is looking to hire a Business Immigration Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Business Immigration team on a 12‑month fixed term contract. The team is consistently recognised in legal directories for its excellence and handles high‑quality UK and global corporate immigration work.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced immigration lawyer looking for a hands‑on, high‑calibre interim role in a leading City environment.

Key Responsibilities

As an Immigration Solicitor, you will work on a broad range of corporate and business immigration matters, including:

Advising corporate clients on sponsor licence applications and work visa processes
Handling Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility (GBM) and other working visa categories
Leading immigration audits, mock audits and compliance projects
Reviewing application forms and supporting documents for accuracy and legal compliance
Coordinating global immigration work with local counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Advising on business visitor routes and emerging visa categories
Supporting HR teams on secondment visas and internal immigration queries
Using legal tech platforms to manage workflows, documentation and reminders
Working cross‑departmentally with Employment, Corporate, Tax, Real Estate, IP and Data Protection teams
Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers, trainees and apprentices

About You

You are a strong match for this role if:

You are a Qualified Solicitor with ideally 4 PQE or above, with solid business immigration experience gained at a firm the is highly regarded in business immigration.
You have a strong academic background and excellent analytical skills
You have experience across Skilled Worker, GBM routes, sponsor licensing, compliance, ILR and naturalisation
You can identify and assess risk, offering commercial and pragmatic solutions
You are a clear communicator with excellent attention to detail
You thrive in a collaborative team but can work independently where required
You build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
You are commercially aware and realistic when advising clients
Experience from a Band 1 or Band 2 immigration practice is desirable but not essential

Why This Role?

Join a high‑ranking, reputable Business Immigration practice within a major international firm
Work on complex UK and global immigration matters for prominent corporate clients
Be part of a friendly, supportive and high‑performing team
Gain exceptional exposure across multiple departments and international networks

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Immigration Solicitor seeking a high‑quality interim role within a leading City law firm, this is a superb opportunity to take the next step in your career.

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