Role Overview
X Law is seeking an experienced Immigration Solicitor to join its specialist immigration practice. The role is immigration‑only and will involve advising and representing private and business clients across a broad range of UK immigration matters. Prior, hands‑on immigration experience is essential, as the successful candidate will be required to register with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for suitable candidates, subject to meeting Home Office requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert advice and representation on Personal immigration matters, including:
- Spouse and partner visas
- Visit visas
- FLR applications
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
- British citizenship and naturalisation
- EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) applications
- Global Talent Visa
Handle business immigration matters, including:
- Innovator Founder visas
- Sponsor licence applications
- Sponsor licence compliance, reporting, and audits
- Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility routes
Ongoing corporate immigration support for sponsored employers
Prepare and submit high‑quality applications, legal representations, and supporting evidence in line with the Immigration Rules and Home Office guidance
Manage a full immigration caseload independently, ensuring compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements
Liaise professionally with the Home Office, clients, and other stakeholders
Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory obligations
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong, demonstrable knowledge of UK Immigration Law and the Immigration Rules
- Mandatory previous experience in immigration casework sufficient to meet IAA registration requirements
- 3+ Years of PQE
- Proven experience across both private and business immigration matters
- Excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to complex applications
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a strong client‑focused approach
- Ability to deal with sensitive and high‑risk cases with professionalism, discretion, and empathy
Qualifications & Professional Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor authorised to practise in England and Wales, or equivalent UK‑recognised legal qualification
- Eligible and willing to register with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA)
- Experience working within the Greater London legal landscape is an advantage, though not essential
Why Join X Law?
- Opportunity to work within a specialist immigration practice
- Exposure to both high‑value business immigration and private client work
- Supportive and professional working environment with scope for progression
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available, subject to eligibility
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- UK visa sponsorship
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with Judicial review and appeal work?
- Are you a Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE?
Experience:
- Post-Qualification: 3 years (required)
- Immigration law: 2 years (required)
Location:
- Manchester, Greater Manchester (required)
Work Location: In person
