At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse immigration matters and provide expert advice to clients.
- Company: A flexible boutique immigration law firm with a relaxed culture.
- Benefits: Up to 3 days WFH, visa sponsorship, and international work opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy social events and a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in people's lives.
- Qualifications: 3+ years PQE in Australian immigration law and strong client-facing skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Looking for an immigration role with more flexibility? This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist immigration firm offering up to 3 days working from home, visa sponsorship and the ability to work from overseas for approved periods. You’ll join a close-knit team, have good support around you and work across a broad mix of immigration matters without a rigid office culture.
About the company
Our client is a boutique immigration law firm advising individuals and businesses across a range of Australian migration matters. The firm has a small legal team in Australia alongside experienced international support staff. The culture is relaxed and flexible. People are trusted to manage their work properly and there is a strong focus on work-life balance.
About the role
The firm is looking for an Immigration Lawyer with approximately 3+ years' PQE and solid Australian immigration experience. You’ll manage your own matters while having dedicated legal support around you. The work will initially have a stronger individual migration focus, with the opportunity to build broader exposure across corporate immigration over time.
Duties
- Manage immigration matters from initial advice through to completion
- Advise on family and partner visas
- Handle student and graduate visa matters
- Work across general skilled migration
- Assist with appeals and reviews
- Gain exposure to employer-sponsored and corporate immigration matters
- Deal directly with a diverse international client base
Skills & experience
- Approximately 3+ PQE
- Strong Australian immigration law experience
- Confidence managing matters independently
- Strong client-facing skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Clear and practical communication style
- Mandarin language skills are preferred due to the firm’s international client base. Cantonese would also be well regarded.
Culture
This is a flexible boutique environment. The team regularly gets together for lunches, social events and other activities, but there is no expectation to be in the office five days a week. The Principals take a practical approach to flexibility and are focused on quality of work, client service and people managing their responsibilities properly. There is also scope to work from overseas for approved periods.
Benefits
- Up to 3 days WFH
- Visa sponsorship available
- Potential longer-term PR sponsorship
- Ability to work from overseas for approved periods
- Strong legal assistant support
- 10% bonus on performance
- No routine weekend work or over hours
- International team trips and social events
- Relaxed boutique culture
- Broad immigration exposure
- Direct client contact and ownership of matters
Immigration Lawyer in Sydney employer: Beacon Legal
As a Senior Legal Counsel at our growing international business in Melbourne, you will enjoy a unique opportunity to take ownership of the legal function while working closely with senior leadership. Our collaborative and low-ego culture fosters clear communication and practical decision-making, allowing you to influence the direction of the legal team significantly. With access to an experienced international legal network and the potential for career advancement towards a Head of Legal or General Counsel position, this role offers a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful and impactful work.
