Immigration Adviser

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is a sector-focused international law firm with extensive expertise and industry insight across its core sectors of energy, infrastructure and transport. Through its network of 19 offices, the firm advises clients on complex, high-value transactions and disputes - matters requiring precise legal execution and a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics.

The firm’s success is driven by its people. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can grow, share ideas and make an impact. Guided by its values -We are experts, We are united and We care - the firm delivers exceptional service through strong relationships and teamwork. The firm is committed to clear career paths, championing diversity and investing in its people so they can thrive.

Role overview

We are looking for a self-motivated Immigration Adviser to support our Immigration team. The main duties of the role are to work alongside the Partners and Immigration Advisers with business immigration matters, which include Tier 2 Sponsor Licences, compliance audits, PBS cases, Family Visas, Visitor Visas, Business Visitors Visas, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British nationality matters as well as occasionally employment law related matters and business development activities.The team has a notable emphasis on maritime and offshore immigration matters.

Key activities/responsibilities

The work will cover a range of matters and typical duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Advising clients on their immigration needs, including advice on types of application and options as well as specific immigration routes (with an emphasis on skilled worker visas, but also to include other routes including indefinite leave to remain, naturalisation etc).
• Completing business immigration application forms, e.g. entry clearance and extension leave to remain applications.
• Advising companies on applying for a sponsorship licenceand subsequent management on the SMS.
• Booking visa appointments and assisting with the preparation of applications for submission.
• Assisting with precedents and research, for example research to support applications (including; Home Office policy, country operational guidance, and other general news articles).
• Assisting with Business Development activities, preparing briefing notes and client presentations.
• Liaising with clients in a timely, professional and courteous manner.
• Attending meetings to take instructions and minutes, following up on action points when required.
• Typing and amending attendance notes, letters, presentations and other documents as required.
• Filtering client calls and direct client contact.
• Preparing Home Office correspondence on behalf of clients.

Skills and experience – desired

• At least 3-5 years’ business immigration experience.
• A passion about business immigration work and assisting clients.
• The ability to communicate and build rapport with clients.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills.
• The ability to take responsibility for and lead specific matters.
• Tenacity to see matters and tasks through to completion.
• Strong interpersonal team-working/building and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with and influence partners and others.
• Confidence, with the ability to interface and develop relationships with a variety of people.
• A passion to work with a fast paced, professional, and friendly team.

We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.

Additional information

The Firm promotes a culture of agility and flexibility and is fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated.

Equal opportunities

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the firm’s strategy and underpin its efforts to attract and retain top talent. All employment decisions are made objectively, based on merit and ability and the firm is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. As a Disability Confident employer, WFW welcomes adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions and participates in the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you would like to apply through this scheme or require adjustments during any stage of the process, please contact London_Recruitment@wfw.com .

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