Magrath Sheldrick LLP is a top ranked law firm providing immigration and employment law advice and assistance to clients from around the world. We are looking for experienced Corporate and Private Client UK and US Immigration professionals to join our team in central London.
If you would like to make a speculative application for a role with us please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].
Employment Lawyer – 4+ PQE
We’re seeking a talented and driven Employment lawyer to join our team.
The Role
You’ll work across the full spectrum of employment law, including:
- Running your own Employment Tribunal caseload and handling hearings.
- Negotiating settlement agreements on behalf of departing employees.
- Drafting high quality witness statements.
- Advising employers on redundancy, TUPE, investigations, performance and HR strategy.
- Supporting clients on complex restructures.
- Advising both employers and employees on disputes, exits and negotiations.
- Building trusted client relationships and contributing to business development.
Person Specification
- Qualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE.
- Strong Tribunal experience and confidence managing files independently.
- Experience advising both employers and individuals.
- Clear communicator.
- Collaborative approach.
What we Offer
- High‑quality caseload from day one.
- Real career progression in a structured and supportive environment.
- A collaborative team environment.
- A diverse client base across corporate and private clients.
- Involvement in thought leadership, training and business development.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
US Immigration Paralegal
The Role
- Supporting the Global practice, with a focus on US immigration.
- Working closely with US Attorneys to manage a client caseload and maintain a strong success rate across applications.
- Advising clients on, preparing and filing non-immigrant visa applications (including E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN and other non-immigrant and immigrant categories) under the supervision of US Attorneys.
- Managing your own caseload, ensuring deadlines are met and matters progress efficiently.
- Monitoring case progress and proactively following up on outstanding matters.
- Communicating with relevant US federal agencies regarding client cases where appropriate.
- Preparing clients for US visa interviews in London and overseas consulates.
- Supporting US Attorneys with legal research on executive actions and regulatory developments, including drafting internal and client-facing immigration updates/news alerts.
- Assisting with the development of the US practice and client pipeline, including liaising with the Head of Global Immigration.
- Contributing to business development activities, including researching and writing articles for LinkedIn and the firm’s website.
- Supporting US Attorneys in delivering client webinars and presentations.
Person Specification
- Experience or strong interest in US business immigration law.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently and meet competing deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicator, with the ability to liaise directly with clients and professional stakeholders.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and summarise legal developments.
- Excellent written communication skills, including drafting client-facing materials and articles.
- Proactive, collaborative and able to work effectively within a fast-paced legal environment.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced US Attorneys on a broad range of immigration matters.
- Exposure to high-quality, international client work within a growing global immigration practice.
- Involvement in business development initiatives and thought leadership (articles, webinars, client updates).
- A collaborative and supportive team environment, with direct access to senior leadership.
- Opportunities to contribute to the development and expansion of the US practice.
To apply, please send your CV with covering letter to [email protected]