Immigration Consultant - Japanese Speaking

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Team: UK Inbound Office

Location: 1st Floor, 95 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7NA, United Kingdom

The role:

As a team member under direct supervision, the Immigration Consultant will assist in the day to day functions of the UK Inbound team including all aspects of casework and assisting in the preparation of applications. They will also assist in the preparation for and attend external meetings, marketing events and project work. You will also be part of growing the Japan practice by networking and undertaking other business development activities. The successful candidate for this role will receive world class training (both internally and in the role).

What your day will look like:

• Preparing and delivering client presentations and best practice sessions
• Assisting the Senior Consultants with training
• Act as caseworker as required on less complex cases
• Support Consultants/Senior Consultants and Associates with the progression of more complex cases
• Organise application packages
• Handle applications including Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility, ILR and other applications as directed
• Draft emails, covering letters, application forms as directed with the use of precedents
• General administrative support as required

The team:

This position sits within our dedicated Japan Practice, based in our London office. The team is specialised in the UK inbound immigration matters, predominantly working with global Japanese companies of all sizes (including start-ups, SMEs and large listed companies), assisting with UK visa applications for expats and their families. The team also assists private clients. The team also has unparalleled expertise in advising on immigration compliance and assists with sponsor licence (renewal) applications/UKVI audits/fulfilling a wide range of sponsor duties and obligations. The team regularly arranges Japanese seminars, webinars, and newsletters, keeping all clients closely updated with immigration rule/policy changes.

What we are looking for:

Essential criteria:

• Japanese language skills
• Displays professionalism, quality service and a “can do” attitude to internal members/departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors
• A desire to develop your career within a corporate environment
• Is able to learn procedural and processing requirements for various visa types
• Builds knowledge of Firm and client processes
• Demonstrates attention to detail and achieves high level of productivity
• Multitasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Meets assigned deadlines and communicates case progress/status/issues to supervisors
• Demonstrates flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team
• Contributes to positive work environment
• Develops strong working relationships with team members and gains their confidence through displaying professionalism and efficiency in all communications
• Demonstrates professionalism and confidence in all communications with their team as well as accuracy and proficiency in written communications
• Learns from both positive and negative experiences and adapts accordingly

Preferred skills:

• Previous experience within immigration or a client facing role

What we offer:

A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges, and will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce at Fragomen, and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities.

Our UK offerings include:

• Competitive Salary: We offer salaries that reflect your skills and experience
• Health and Wellness: A comprehensive employee assistance programme, gym discounts, medical insurance, Headspace membership and wellbeing platforms
• Lifestyle and Savings: Discount platforms, cycle to work scheme, electric car lease scheme, season ticket loans and family support resources
• Protection and Security: Life assurance, group income protection and a workplace pension scheme including a 5% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave, + bank holidays and 3 personal leave days.
• Enhanced family leave policies, volunteering days and birthday leave
• Professional Development: Access to our e-learning platform, mentoring schemes and training bursaries (where applicable)
• Hybrid Work Arrangements: The Firm operates a global hybrid working policy which supports flexibility. Depending on your role, you can agree with your manager a minimum of two days per week working in your local office. Flexibility is important, and additional days in the office may be required based on your role, and/or team and business need

Who we are:

At Fragomen, we are more than a global immigration services provider – we are pioneers shaping the future of mobility. With a passion for navigating the complexities of immigration, we help individuals and businesses transcend borders, unlocking opportunities around the world. As a forward-thinking, global business, we combine deep expertise with innovative technology to craft solutions that not only simplify the immigration process but also drive strategic success for our clients. Whether it is assisting multinational companies or helping people start new chapters in their lives, we are driven by the belief that global movement is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities. We are proud of our team spirit, and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and everything we do.

Fragomen is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.

Fragomen is the leading global immigration law firm with more than 6,000 professionals in nearly 70 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, delivering services in over 170 countries. Ranked on both the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, the firm is widely recognized for its leadership in immigration law and commitment to fostering a culture where diverse attorneys thrive and all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed.

Fragomen helps corporations and individuals navigate the complexities of global mobility and provides end-to-end support across the immigration lifecycle, from strategic planning and policy design to compliance, government investigations, litigation and more.

Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.