Immigration Associate (5+ PQE)

Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in Central London. We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.

Our specialist immigration team has been advising businesses and individuals on all aspects of UK immigration and nationality law for over 20 years and is top ranked in Chambers and Legal 500. As a recognised leader and one of the largest teams of immigration lawyers in the UK, we have an established reputation for delivering exceptional client service combined with clear strategic immigration advice. Whether you are an entrepreneur starting a business in the UK, a global corporation transferring staff here or a family moving to the UK, our full-service immigration team can assist you from the simplest to the most complex of matters.

To assist the Immigration Practice Area in the provision of advice to the firm’s private and corporate clients. The Immigration Department is made up of three teams which consist of two corporate teams and one private client team.

To include:

• Manage own caseload of private clients
• Actively manage and develop client relationships including day to day contact with key clients and preparing a variety of immigration applications for private individuals across all areas including business immigration, family immigration, human rights, the European Settlement Scheme and nationality applications. 
• Provide advice on complex UK immigration matters
• Work with clients on Administrative reviews, appeals and judicial reviews against decisions of the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI)
• Keep immigration knowledge up to date and is familiar with all relevant legislation
• Liaise closely with other fee earners in the team and with clients
• Liaise directly with the UKVI
• Research
• Marketing activities (seminars, workshops, pitches etc.)
• Understanding of financials on client accounts
• Supervision of junior members of the team
• Such other duties as may from time to time be required.

Every effort has been made to ensure that this is a full description of the tasks and responsibilities of this role. However, it is not an exhaustive list. The job description may be changed or developed at any time to reflect changes as required. However, changes will not be made without full consultation with the postholder.

Kingsley Napley are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and religion.