Business Immigration Solicitor

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd)

Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas.

Department Background

We are ranked and recommended as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including business immigration, human rights, appeals and personal immigration. Our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the points-based system (PBS).

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Report directly to Department Director
• Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
• Providing expert legal advice to clients on business and personal immigration regulations and policies
• Representing clients in negotiations and hearings on immigration issues.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with business clients.
• Working closely with other partners to create and implement the firm's strategic plans.
• Ensuring the legal team's compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the firm's growth.
• Managing client expectations and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Key Skills Required

• Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying
• At least 2 years PQE experience of handling business/corporate/private client immigration cases
• Problem solving and excellent communication skills
• The passion and drive to succeed
• The ability to work well as part of a team and to lead and inspire others
• Expert knowledge of business immigration laws and regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong management skills
• Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issues
• Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
• Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills

Equal Opportunities

Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.

We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.