Associate Solicitor
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ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR – CORPORATE IMMIGRATION
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (5 days)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Application Deadline: Friday 29 May 2026
Newfields is an award-winning boutique law firm with offices in Cardiff, Bristol, Exeter and Swansea that delivers immigration solutions to businesses, sport organisations, health organisations and individuals and their families.
The Role:
We are looking for a driven Associate Solicitor (0-2 years PQE) to join our expanding Corporate Immigration team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to build a specialist career in a high-growth, commercially focused area of law. No previous immigration experience is required – full training and supervision will be provided.
As part of our commitment to work-life balance and modern working practices, we do not time-record, and employees also have the option to work a 9-day fortnight.
About the Role
You will support a wide range of corporate clients, from start-ups to multinational organisations, helping them navigate the UK’s business immigration framework. Working closely with senior lawyers and caseworkers with hands-on experience advising on sponsorship, global mobility, compliance and strategic workforce planning.
Key Responsibilities
• Assisting with a broad range of corporate immigration matters under supervision.
• Drafting UKVI applications, legal documents, advice notes and client correspondence.
• Conducting legal research and contributing to team know-how and precedents.
• Managing client relationships and communicating complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Supporting business development, networking and cross-firm collaboration.
• Delegating to and supervising junior team members where appropriate.
• Contributing to internal training and knowledge sharing initiatives.
What We Are Looking For
• Qualified solicitor (0-2 years PQE)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Proactive, organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to team culture
• An interest in developing expertise in commercial immigration.
Why Join Us?
You will be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team working with high-profile corporate clients. We offer strong training, early responsibility and a clear pathway to develop as a specialist in corporate immigration law.
Next Steps:
The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 29 May 2026.
Interested candidates should submit their covering letter and resume by email to: yvonne@newfieldslaw.com or alternatively by post to Newfields Law, 35 Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3RL