We are looking for an Immigration
Associate to join our Innovate Employment Practice.
The Department
The Employment team at Mishcon de Reya
works across complex, high profile and high-stake situations, acting
at the highest level for both employers and senior executives.
Acting at the forefront of employment law, we are regularly
instructed on cases that raise the most important legal questions of
the day, from diversity and gender pay, to employment status and the
implications of the "gig" economy, to the interplay
between data, transparency and privacy. The team is renowned for its
strategic approach and litigation expertise, regularly appearing in
the Employment Appeal Tribunal, Court of Appeal and the Supreme
Court. The team also has a strong depth of experience supporting
emerging and fast growth organisations on global talent related
issues.
Our work covers the full spectrum of contentious and
non-contentious employment law and we work seamlessly across our
dedicated incentives, and innovate teams.
This opportunity is to join our fast growing innovate
employment group which is focused on supporting start up and
scale-up organisations - within innovation sectors, including
technology and healthcare - with talent and employment law issues
across the UK and globally. Working closely with our Mishcon Futures
department, the group is focused on delivering valuable solutions to
the emerging and scaling business market to pragmatically tackle
global talent issues. The group operates across the innovation hubs
of Cambridge, London and Oxford.
Duties and Responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for an Immigration Associate to join
our highly regarded Start-up and Scale-up employment practice. The
group is complimentary and integrate to our talent solution -
supporting our innovative, start up and fast growth businesses with
their global talent needs.
You will be a highly motivated individual who is dedicated to
delivering excellence in your organisational skills, capable of
working closely with other members of the team and focused on ensuring
that work is delivered in a timely manner.
You should have experience of business immigration work, be confident
and at ease in advising fast-growth tech and life sciences business,
not-for-profit organisations (including charities) and entrepreneurs.
You will have the ability to apply your knowledge and skills flexibly
within a range of contexts to help clients achieve their strategic
objectives. You will be someone who wants to improve the breadth and
range of experience whilst taking increasing responsibility and
ownership of client accounts. You will also be someone who takes a
genuine interest in our clients/organisations.
You will need to have experience in UK immigration law, including
Sponsor Licensing and Compliance, Skilled Worker, Global Business
Mobility, Global Talent visa, Innovator Founder visa, EU Settlement
Scheme applications. The successful candidate will be expected to
embrace the ongoing learning and development needs of the role,
consistent with the fast-paced changing nature of immigration law and
be keen on researching the relevant immigration rules and guidance.
You will have a commitment to deliver high quality work and strong
attention to detail.
The role offers excellent training and the opportunity to work with
senior lawyers on high quality immigration matters for employers and
individuals.The successful candidate should possess strong experience
in client contact with both individuals and businesses.
We're looking for candidates who want to carve out a fantastic and
varied career for themselves as part of our supportive and
forward-thinking team.
Finally, we expect an unwavering commitment to our Core Values. Our
values make us what we are. They are at the heart of everything we do
at Mishcon.
Skills/Experience
At least a 6-month seat undertaken in immigration law.
Trained at a leading practice, rated by
the legal directories for immigration law
Strong academic record.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Excellent writing skills, with strong drafting abilities.
Ability to effectively manage own workload and work independently
and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both
internally and with clients.
Personable and confident, able to build relationships with
colleagues, clients and external organisations.
Resilient and calm under pressure.
Adaptable and flexible approach.
Pro-active and takes initiative.
Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of
duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You
may be required by your line manager to take on additional
responsibilities when requested.
About The Mishcon de Reya Group
The Mishcon de Reya Group is
an independent international professional service business with law at
its heart, employing over 1450 people with close to 670 lawyers. It
includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading
consultancy businesses that complement the firm's legal services. We
have grown rapidly in recent years, showing more than 40% revenue
growth in the past five years alone.
Based in London, Cambridge, Oxford, and Singapore, with an
association with Karas So LLP in Hong
Kong, the firm services an international community of clients and
provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often
do not apply. The work we undertake is cross-border,
multi-jurisdictional and complex, spanning six core practice areas: Corporate; Dispute Resolution; Employment; Innovation; Private; and Real Estate.
As of 1 January 2023, Mishcon de
Reya andTaylor Vintersmerged. The merger delivers on
both firms' strategies to support the innovation economy and
accelerate our growing share of the technology, media and
life-sciences legal and consultancy services market in the UK and in
key international innovation hubs globally.
In times of such far-reaching and
profound change we want to be the law firm that enables our clients
- and our own people - to shape the world's possibilities. We are
here to help our clients benefit from new economies, new geographic
centres of wealth, the new global movement of people and capital,
and the impact of new technologies and new knowledge.
Our purpose remains rooted in our
founding values. We take pride in the diverse range of people who
make up the firm and are proactive in driving change and continuous
improvement across the spectrum of equality, diversity and inclusion.Mishcon Academy, our in-house place of learning,
development and new thinking for our people, clients and contacts
and our innovative impact strategy, including acommitment to be a net zero carbon business, also play a central strategic
role in the direction of the firm. In 2020 we launchedMishcon Purpose, a first-of-its-kind
sustainability practice providing Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) advice and purpose-driven insight to clients.
We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all
our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of
our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.