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.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
