Business Immigration Associate & Senior Associate

We are looking to recruit two experienced Immigration Associates to be based in one of our key UK offices which can be Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester or Sheffield.

About the role

An exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of CMS UK, as we create these new positions and expand our UK Immigration practice.

We are looking for one Associate circa 2-6PQE and one Senior Associate circa 6PQE+

You will be advising commercial clients (including FTSE 100 companies and household names).

We offer a supportive environment where the team are genuinely interested in and enjoy the work that they do.  You will be working with a specialist immigration partner, with the immigration team sitting as part of our highly ranked Employment group with over 50 lawyers in the UK.

Your work will be fast-paced and offer huge variety, covering the full spectrum of business immigration law matters including:

•            day-to-day immigration advice;

•            sponsor licence applications and compliance duties;

•            visa eligibility assessments;

•            business visa support and advice;

•            guidance on the prevention of illegal working and related enforcement action;

•            corporate and commercial transaction support;

•            global mobility / international assignment support;

•            immigration advice linked to employment and HR issues;

•            strategic projects such as compliance with new legal requirements and audits;

•            business development activities; and

•            training to clients.

Our UK team plays a central role in the market-leading international CMS Employment Group and regularly advises clients on cross-jurisdictional projects and matters with an international angle.

About you

You will be an Immigration Associate or Senior Associate who has the desire and ambition to support in the continued development of our successful, dynamic and highly collaborative team.

You will be well-organised, proactive, personable and have excellent written and oral communication skills.  You will also be adept at keeping on top of regular changes in UK immigration law.

A strong academic record and lots of enthusiasm are a must as we will be keen for you to hit the ground running.

We provide a truly supportive environment and will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one.

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What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)

• Flexible, hybrid working policy

• Generous bonus scheme

• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)

• Holiday exchange scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Enhanced parental leave

• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.