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Associate – Immigration Lawyer

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Addleshaw Goddard

May 18, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester, +1

Requirements

  • Proficiency in handling various business immigration issues across a wide range of cases.
  • A solid technical understanding of immigration law.
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills.
  • A demonstrated ability to approach issues with a commercial mindset and common sense.
  • The capability to work effectively within tight deadlines and in a challenging environment, while also being a team player.
  • Self-motivation and a strong interest in actively participating in marketing and business development initiatives.
  • The capacity to provide active support for complex transactions, including coordinating and liaising with fee earners from other relevant disciplines, as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • We have a reputation for providing our lawyers with early levels of responsibility within a supportive and stretching environment. We will take a genuine interest in your development and provide you with all the support and training opportunities you could hope for, and excellent career prospects.
  • The team has a varied and interesting case load.
  • We help established and new UK based employers through the process of becoming a licensed sponsor along with advising on the issue of certificates of sponsorship to migrant workers and subsequent visa applications.
  • We provide guidance to clients on the duties of licensed sponsors and how to ensure compliance.
  • We undertake audits of immigration and HR systems to check for compliance with immigration laws and sponsorship duties - including in the form of a ‘mock audit'.
  • We advise about long-term immigration requirements, including applications for indefinite leave to remain in the UK and naturalisation as a British citizen.
  • We advise on the immigration aspects of corporate transactions, including licence applications following transactions.
  • We advise high net worth individuals looking to make visa applications in connection with a move to the UK.

FAQs

Where is the ideal location for this role based?

The ideal location for this role is Manchester, but we are also open to considering candidates for a Leeds-based position.

What type of work will I be focusing on as an Associate – Immigration Lawyer?

As an Associate – Immigration Lawyer, you will focus on business immigration matters and work closely with our Employment and Immigration team.

What is the work environment like at Addleshaw Goddard for this role?

We have implemented a flexible, hybrid working model that combines office-based and remote work arrangements, providing a balanced and adaptable work environment.

Will I have the opportunity to work with prominent clients in the UK?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to work on high-quality assignments with some of the most prominent clients in the UK as part of our team.

Will occasional travel between various UK offices be required for this role?

Yes, occasional travel between our various UK offices may be necessary to facilitate effective collaboration and teamwork.

Our lawyers find imaginative solutions to pivotal business problems for many of the world's most respected businesses.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1775
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Addleshaw Goddard is a global law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to businesses and organisations across various industries. The firm offers expertise in areas such as corporate law, commercial law, finance, real estate, employment law, and dispute resolution. Their ultimate mission is to be a trusted legal partner to their clients, delivering exceptional and tailored legal solutions that address complex business challenges and opportunities. Addleshaw Goddard's purpose is to provide expert legal advice and support that enables their clients to achieve their goals and navigate legal complexities effectively. They are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their clients and delivering high-quality legal services that align with their clients' objectives and values. Through their legal expertise and dedication to client success, Addleshaw Goddard aims to be a leading and influential player in the legal industry, contributing to the growth and success of businesses and organisations around the world.

Benefits

  • Life Assurance

    The firm provides life insurance of four times salary. This is automatically arranged for you from your start date but you may wish to consider completing an Expression of Wish form when joining the firm. Cover up to age 75 and maybe subject to underwriting.

  • Pension

    The firm offers membership to a Group Personal Pension Plan which is available to all employees with a matched contribution by the firm of 5% of salary. To meet the auto enrolment legislation all employees will be assessed for membership in the first month in which a salary is paid, and subject to meeting the requirements, membership will be deferred for 3 months.

  • Buy/Sell Holidays

    The firm offers the ability, on an annual basis (April), to buy/sell a maximum of one week's holiday in each holiday year. Payments are taken in 12 equal monthly instalments via salary. Holiday carried over from a previous holiday year will limit the ability to buy/sell further holiday.

  • Cycle Scheme

    The firm offers a cycle scheme allowing you to purchase a bicycle and /or cycling equipment for your commute to the office, using an established, tax efficient scheme.

  • Private Medical Insurance

    The firm's PMI scheme is offered to all employees. The firm also offers the option to upgrade cover and pay for spouse/family cover at a competitive monthly cost.

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