Job title: Immigration Partner
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Legal
Functional Expertise: Lawyer
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Nationwide - London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Nottingham
Job published: 20-02-2026
Job ID: 40435
Contact name: Cassidy Bishop
Contact email: cassidy.bishop@lunariapartners.com

Job Description

Immigration Partner / Legal Director | Legal 500 Ranked Firm | London or Regions

We’re delighted to be supporting a highly respected, Legal 500 ranked employment practice in their search for a senior immigration lawyer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking firm known for its collaborative culture, stimulating work and impressive platform.

About the Firm

Our client boasts a 50+ strong employment and immigration team, including numerous lawyers ranked in the leading legal directories for their technical excellence and commercially focused advice. Their immigration offering is well‑established, well‑regarded, and primed for further strategic growth.

The firm has invested heavily in creating a genuinely flexible, people‑focused culture built on openness, respect, and collaboration. Their inclusive environment has earned multiple industry accolades and retains a strong reputation for employee wellbeing and career development.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking an Immigration Partner or Legal Director to lead the growth of their offering in the South East. The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

  • A strong and transferable client following

  • A recognised market profile within business immigration

  • A proven track record of developing client and referrer relationships

  • The confidence and credibility to win work and grow a practice on a national platform

This is an ideal role for someone keen to shape strategy, influence the direction of a growing practice area, and play a highly visible role in the development of a high‑performing national team.

What You’ll Bring

  • Significant experience in business immigration matters

  • The ability to lead, inspire and contribute to a collaborative team

  • A commercial mindset and the drive to build a successful practice

  • Strong business development skills and an established following

Why This Firm?

  • A progressive, inclusive culture with a genuine commitment to flexibility

  • High‑quality national client base spanning PLCs, major corporates and SMEs

  • Strong investment in partner‑level growth across the EPIC team

  • The platform, resource and support needed to build and grow your practice

Contact

To confidentially discuss this opportunity, please contact me on +44 7595 538056 or cassidy.bishop@lunariapartners.com.