Senior Associate/Legal Director-Immigration at Irwin Mitchell

The role

Irwin Mitchell is seeking a Senior Associate/Legal Director with expertise in Immigration law to join their Employment and Private Client/Wealth Management practice groups in Sheffield, Leeds, or Manchester. This role is for an experienced and technically strong lawyer passionate about client service and contributing to the team's growth.

What you'll do

Manage a broad range of complex immigration matters with confidence, autonomy and sound professional judgement
Build, maintain and develop strong client relationships whilst identifying opportunities to deepen those relationships across the wider firm
Drive business development activities through networking, thought leadership, speaking engagements, client seminars, pitches and marketing initiatives
Identify and develop new workstreams and opportunities in response to market trends and client needs
Support and contribute to the strategic growth of the Immigration team
Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing culture
Share technical expertise and contribute to internal training and best practice initiatives
Collaborate with colleagues across offices, practice groups and sectors to provide seamless and innovative client solutions
Ensure matters are managed efficiently and delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance and client service
Utilise technology, management information and data to drive efficiencies and enhance client outcomes
Contribute to the achievement of team and departmental objectives, including financial performance, utilisation and profitability

What we're looking for

Significant experience advising on all aspects of UK immigration law, particularly business immigration matters

Strong technical expertise across a broad range of immigration issues and the ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision

A proven track record of delivering exceptional client service and building trusted client relationships

Experience in winning new work and contributing to the growth of a successful practice

Confidence in supervising, mentoring and developing junior team members

A collaborative approach, with a genuine commitment to knowledge sharing and team success

Strong business development skills and an enthusiasm for networking, profile-raising and client relationship management

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of audiences

Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of client needs, matter profitability and financial performance

The ability to effectively manage competing priorities whilst maintaining high standards of quality and client care

A commitment to continuous professional development

Senior Associate/Legal Director-Immigration

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