Consultant Business Immigration Solicitor in Guildford

We are looking for an experienced Consultant Business Immigration Solicitor (minimum 8 years PQE) to join Harper James. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a growing and diverse client base ranging from innovative start-ups to established national and international businesses, advising on a broad range of UK business immigration matters within a modern, tech-enabled law firm.

As a consultant within our flexible model, you will manage your own caseload while benefiting from the support, infrastructure, and collaborative culture of a forward-thinking national firm.

What You'll Be Doing

• You will take the lead on a wide range of business immigration matters, supporting businesses with the strategic and operational aspects of employing international talent and navigating the UK immigration system.
• You will work closely with founders, HR teams, in-house counsel and senior business leaders, providing clear, pragmatic advice that supports commercial objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• As part of the wider Harper James legal team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Corporate, Commercial and Employment teams where immigration issues arise within broader transactions, restructures, or international expansion projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 8 years’ PQE with a strong focus on UK business immigration.
• Demonstrable experience advising corporate clients on sponsor licences and skilled worker routes.
• Strong knowledge of Home Office policy, sponsor compliance obligations and right to work requirements.
• Ability to manage matters independently and deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence working with founders, HR leaders and in-house legal teams.

The Harper James Difference

We are a tech-driven, agile law firm where lawyers are empowered with modern legal technology to maximise efficiency, productivity and work-life balance. Our consultant model offers experienced solicitors flexibility, autonomy and the ability to work remotely while remaining part of a supportive national team. We welcome proactive, self-motivated solicitors who thrive in a modern legal environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional client service.

You’ll excel as part of the HJ team if you:

• Are a quick learner, ready to adapt to new systems and technologies with enthusiasm.
• Are excited about adopting and using AI tools to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Can confidently navigate SharePoint to manage and collaborate on projects.
• Have a keen eye for detail when drafting documents, ensuring consistency and professionalism.

The Bottom Line

This is an opportunity to play an important part in the growth of the business, with a great team of people who all play a fundamental part in our continued success. An environment with no politics and no bureaucracy. We are offering a competitive consultancy rate with flexible working as part of a fully remote but collaborative team.