New Job Opening: Immigration Director / Partner in London, UK

Immigration Director / Partner

Salary: c.£120,000–£200,000+ DOE + Equity Potential

Location: London (Flexible Hybrid Working)

Shape and Lead a High-Growth Immigration Practice Within a National Platform

Are you an established Immigration Partner or senior Director ready to take your practice to the next level? This is a rare opportunity to join our client, a highly regarded UK law firm, during an ambitious growth phase where your expertise, client following and strategic input will directly influence the future of a thriving Immigration offering.

With a strong national footprint and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, this role offers the autonomy to build, lead and expand your own practice, supported by a well-resourced platform and a respected brand.

The Opportunity

As an Immigration Director/Partner, you will play a key role in driving growth and shaping the strategic direction of the Immigration practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a profitable Immigration practice, leveraging your existing client relationships


• Drive business development initiatives and expand the firm’s market presence


• Build and maintain long-term client and referrer relationships


• Provide technical leadership on a broad range of corporate and private immigration matters


• Mentor and develop junior lawyers, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team culture


• Contribute to firm-wide strategy, thought leadership and brand positioning

About You

We are seeking an accomplished and commercially minded Immigration lawyer with a proven track record at senior level.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)


• 10+ years’ PQE with substantial UK practice experience in Immigration law


• Demonstrable experience operating at Legal Director or Partner level


• Strong, portable client following with consistent billing history


• Proven ability to win work, grow revenue and build a sustainable practice


• In-depth technical expertise across:
  
  
  
  • Corporate immigration (Skilled Worker, Sponsor Licences, Global Mobility)
  
  
  • High net worth and private client immigration matters
  
  
  • Compliance and advisory work
  
  
  
  


• Exceptional business development and networking skills


• Strong leadership capability with experience managing or mentoring teams

What’s on Offer

Remuneration & Progression

• Competitive salary: £120,000–£200,000+ (DOE)


• Transparent and achievable pathway to equity partnership (if not already at that level)


• Attractive bonus and profit-sharing structure

Benefits Package

• Flexible hybrid working model (London office base)


• Generous annual leave entitlement with option to purchase additional days


• Private medical insurance and healthcare benefits


• Pension scheme with employer contributions


• Life assurance and income protection


• Dedicated business development and marketing support


• Access to high-quality national client base and referral network


• Ongoing leadership and professional development programmes

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape and lead a growing Immigration function


• Strong internal support and cross-practice collaboration


• Access to an established national platform with excellent brand recognition


• A culture that values entrepreneurial thinking and autonomy

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch

[email protected]

Alternatively, apply today with your CV to explore how this role could align with your long-term career ambitions.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.