Immigration Partner

Immigration Partner BBBH57141_1746173620 Join a Thriving Law Firm with a Vibrant Culture and a Vision for the Future This role could prove to be the perfect opportunity for a senior associate in a top-heavy team seeking a pathway and springboard to partnership. This firm has an impressive track record of growth and success, expanding from a team of 25 to 75 over the past 8 years. They've recently moved into a brand-new, state-of-the-art office just steps away from Liverpool Street station, providing a modern and inspiring workspace with ample room for future expansion. As the firm continues to receive increasing recognition from both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, this is an exciting time to be a part of their journey. Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking, the firm is known for its innovative approach. Recent investments in the latest legal technology ensure their fee earners work more efficiently, allowing for a streamlined approach to delivering top-tier service. With a stellar reputation for supporting both individuals and businesses, the firm's diverse client base ranges from SMEs and high-net-worth individuals to national and international corporations, offering a rich variety of work. The firm is part of an international alliance of businesses and law firms, providing a steady flow of cross-border opportunities that bring a global perspective to their practice. Despite their impressive growth, they've maintained a close-knit and supportive culture where team spirit thrives. A generous social fund fuels a vibrant social calendar throughout the year, bringing colleagues together for team-building and celebration. This positive environment contributes to the firm's incredibly low staff turnover, with many team members celebrating over a decade of service. Led by a diverse and forward-thinking leadership team, the firm is profitable and continues to surpass its own revenue records year after year. With a strong vision for the future, they have the resources to continue investing in strategic growth. Every team member's voice is valued here, fostering a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and fresh ideas, which have been key to the firm's success. The firm's commitment to its people is evident through its strong track record of developing, mentoring, and promoting talent from within. They believe in rewarding excellence, offering career progression based on merit, and providing a supportive environment where you can truly thrive. If you're looking for a role in a firm that combines growth with a fantastic workplace culture, values its people, and offers a wealth of opportunity, this could be the perfect place for you to take your next career step. The role The firm is seeking to hire an Immigration Partner into their City office, close to Liverpool Street station, London.The Immigration department currently consists of a team of two. The Managing Partner of the firm is also the head of immigration, he also has an associate working alongside him. The department is currently very busy. The Managing Partner wants to in time hand the department over to this new partner, to allow him to focus more on the overall running of the firm, in recent years the firm has doubled in size to 45 staff and his time is being stretched. At this point you would naturally inherit his life's work and client base.The department currently deals with quite an even mix of both business and private immigration, it is all privately funded work. The corporate and employment departments deal with a good quality of work and naturally there is a lot of cross pollination.The Head of Department believes there is such a big opportunity for the new partner to grow this department and expand on current revenue streams.The department receives nearly all of their work from referrals, the department has an excellent reputation for delivering great service and value to their clients.The team more generally is friendly, professional with great team spirit, there is a nice social aspect too with quarterly events / dinners, designed to help bond and solidify the team further.You should be an ambitious candidate that relishes in the challenge of building and developing a conveyancing department.You will be an Immigration Solicitor with at least 7 years PQE + (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience)Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your background