In-House Counsel - Immigration Solicitor

In-House Counsel - Immigration Solicitor

Manchester/Hybrid - Flexible Working Hours Considered

Are you an Immigration Solicitor looking to move away from managing large external client caseloads and into a role where you can genuinely own immigration strategy, compliance and governance?

Transforming PLC is looking for an In-House Counsel - Immigration Solicitor to become the organisation's trusted expert on sponsor licence compliance, UKVI requirements, right-to-work processes, and business immigration matters.

Why this role is different

You will work directly with HR, Internal Legal Counsel, and senior leaders, helping to shape immigration policy, strengthen compliance, and support an important workforce delivering services across the UK.

What you will do

• Own sponsor licence compliance
• Manage Sponsor Management System (SMS)
• Oversee Certificates of Sponsorship and reporting obligations
• Advise on Skilled Worker and Health & Care Worker visas
• Lead right-to-work compliance
• Prepare for UKVI audits and compliance visits
• Develop practical guidance, policies and templates for managers and HR teams

Who we're looking for

We're open to applications from:

• Newly Qualified Solicitors
• Solicitors with 1-2 years PQE
• More experienced Immigration Solicitors seeking greater autonomy
• Flexible Working Hours

You'll bring strong knowledge of:

• Sponsor Licence compliance
• Skilled Worker visas
• Health and Care Worker visas
• UKVI requirements
• Right to Work legislation
• Business immigration law

Why join us?

• Permanent in-house role
• Hybrid working
• Genuine ownership and influence
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to build long-term systems and processes
• Competitive salary and benefits package