Associate

Job Description Associate London, UK We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our UK Inbound team in London. About us: Fragomen is the world’s leading exclusive provider of immigration services. We are a firm of more than 6,200 immigration-focused professionals and staff spanning more than 60 offices worldwide. Immigration has been our sole focus for 70 years, and today we offer support in more than 170 countries. About the team: Our UK Inbound team is a diverse team with experienced Senior Associates, Associates, Senior Paralegals, and Paralegals. As part of the team, you will work with experienced immigration professionals whilst gaining exposure to Senior Partners in the UK and beyond. Sitting within Fragomen’s UK In-bound practice, Team Optics assists a range of corporate clients, from large international corporations to SMEs across various sectors. The team assists clients across their UK and EMEA immigration work, which is unique within the practice. The work is unusually varied for corporate immigration, with a large amount of niche private client work being kept on team, as well as compliance work. About the role: You will be predominantly engaged in transactional work, including advising on, preparing, and submitting visa applications, and will also be expected to advise clients on all aspects of UK immigration, including right to work and compliance. You will assist the day-to-day UK transactional work for clients and will have the opportunity to assist on several regional client projects across EMEA. Other key responsibilities will include: Acts as key point of contact on client accounts, providing legal and strategic advice, with senior associate/manager support as needed Managing and developing client relationships, with manager support as needed Legal research as required Maintaining a full caseload in an organised and efficient manner while adhering to deadlines Participation as required in client reviews; preparation of reports and meetings and involvement in presentations and training Leadership and training with junior colleagues Responsible for billing/WIP reports About you: The successful applicant for this role will have UK Inbound immigration experience and will likely, though not necessarily, be a UK qualified Solicitor. The ideal candidate will have experience in advising on corporate immigration matters, with a particular focus on sponsored work visas. You will be proactive and highly organised with a strong client-facing background. Also required: Confident advising client stakeholders and developing business Strong technical capabilities Accuracy The ability to communicate clearly and concisely Adaptability A positive outlook and a solutions-driven focus is crucial Fragomen in London: Our London office has over 340 people working collaboratively and creating a dynamic, positive environment. The Firm operates a hybrid working model, which incorporates a blend of in-person attendance as well as working from home. Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

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