Job title: Immigration Solicitor
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: 3 Year PQE Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £45,000.00
Location: East London, UK
Job published: 2026-07-02
Job ID: 64237
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Immigration Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Location: East London 

 

Build Your Career with a Growing and Ambitious Legal Practice

 

Are you an Immigration Solicitor looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload while developing your career within a supportive and expanding legal team?

Our client, a well-established London law firm, is seeking an experienced Immigration Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join their practice. This role offers the opportunity to work across both personal and business immigration matters, providing high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base whilst developing specialist expertise and long-term career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys client-facing work, values autonomy, and wants to play a key role within a growing immigration department.

 

The Role

As an Immigration Solicitor, you will manage a broad caseload of immigration matters and provide expert legal advice to individuals and businesses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a varied caseload of personal and business immigration matters
  • Advising clients on visa applications, extensions and settlement applications
  • Handling sponsorship licence applications and compliance matters
  • Supporting employers with business immigration requirements
  • Preparing legal documentation and representations
  • Managing client relationships and maintaining exceptional service standards
  • Keeping up to date with developments in immigration law and policy
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider legal team

 

About You

We are keen to speak with ambitious and commercially aware solicitors who are passionate about immigration law.

Essential Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
  • Minimum 3 years' PQE in Immigration Law
  • Proven experience handling both personal and business immigration matters
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK immigration legislation and procedures
  • Experience managing a caseload independently
  • Excellent drafting, communication and client care skills
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities
  • Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships

Desirable Experience

  • Experience advising corporate clients on sponsorship and compliance matters
  • Business development and networking experience
  • Additional language skills would be advantageous

 

Salary & Benefits

Package

  • Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Exposure to a diverse and interesting client base
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Career progression within a growing legal practice
  • Administrative and team support
  • Modern London office location with excellent transport links
  • Opportunity to develop expertise across both personal and business immigration disciplines

 

 

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing legal practice where your contribution will be valued and recognised. You'll have the opportunity to work on a varied caseload, strengthen your technical expertise, and develop your career within a supportive and professional environment.

 

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion or to apply for this opportunity, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director | H-FTS

0333 996 2882
07398 274 667
d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
https://h-fts.com

H-FTS are acting as a recruitment consultancy on behalf of our client. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.