Immigration Solicitor

Business Immigration Solicitor, £40,000 to £55,000, Manchester. In house hybrid role leading sponsor licence, UKVI and immigration compliance. Business Immigration Solicitor, In House Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 per annum Location: Manchester, M2 Contract: Permanent, full time Reporting to: Internal Legal Counsel Hybrid working: Usually 3 days per week in the Manchester office and 2 days working from home. For the right candidate, this could reduce to 2 office days, with flexibility around working hours, including school hours. Benefits: 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, statutory pension and private healthcare after probation. Take Your Business Immigration Expertise In House Are you a qualified Solicitor looking to take genuine ownership of business immigration and sponsor licence compliance? Transforming Support is looking for a Business Immigration Solicitor to become its trusted specialist for sponsor licence compliance, UKVI requirements and right to work. This influential in house role offers the opportunity to focus your expertise on one organisation, without managing an external client caseload. You will work closely with HR, Internal Legal Counsel and senior leadership, helping shape robust immigration processes across the business. Transforming Support provides person centred supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across the UK. The Role You will take ownership of the organisation's sponsor licence, business immigration matters and right to work processes. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing the Sponsor Licence and associated compliance responsibilities • Using and overseeing the Sponsorship Management System • Managing Certificates of Sponsorship, reporting duties, records and document retention • Advising on Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visa applications, extensions and changes • Monitoring changes to UK Immigration Rules and assessing their impact • Managing compliant right to work checks and follow up processes • Reviewing policies, systems and employee records to identify compliance risks • Preparing for UKVI compliance visits, Home Office audits and enforcement contact • Developing practical policies, templates and guidance for managers and HR • Advising employees, prospective workers, HR colleagues and senior leaders You will receive administrative support