Senior Immigration Lawyer

The Business
Ethos Migration Lawyers is a Melbourne-based immigration law firm working with individuals, families and businesses across the full spectrum of Australian immigration law. That covers everything from employer-sponsored visas and skilled migration pathways through to complex appeals.
Their client base ranges from individuals navigating life-changing visa decisions to ASX-listed companies managing workforce mobility at scale.
The firm has been recognised as the Most Trusted Immigration Law Firm in Melbourne and has had individual lawyers named Best Employer-Sponsored Migration Lawyer. They have also been named finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards for Boutique Diversity Law Firm of the Year, and have had team members recognised as finalists in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards.
The reputation has been built on results, expertise and a genuine commitment to their clients. This role is part of how they continue to grow it.

What's In It For You

• Join a firm with a clear vision and real ambition
• Work on complex, meaningful matters across corporate and private immigration
• A genuine leadership role: mentor and develop junior lawyers with real impact
• Hybrid working from the Richmond office
• Be part of a firm that invests in innovation, legal technology and continuous improvement
• A collaborative, feedback-rich culture where your contribution is recognised and rewarded

About The Role

As a Senior Immigration Lawyer, you'll be a key pillar of the firm. You'll manage a high-volume, complex caseload with autonomy while playing an active leadership role within the team.
This isn't a role where you put your head down and get through files. You'll be mentoring junior lawyers, managing high-stakes client relationships, leading business development initiatives and contributing to the firm's growth and reputation in a meaningful way.
You'll be trusted to handle sensitive and complex matters independently, including situations involving heightened emotions, shifting circumstances and competing expectations between sponsors and visa applicants. Sound legal judgement, emotional intelligence and a solutions-focused mindset are central to the role. If you're an experienced immigration lawyer ready to step into genuine leadership and help shape the future of a firm going places, this is worth a close look.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of complex immigration matters across corporate and private clients with autonomy and precision
• Mentor, supervise and develop junior lawyers, including regular one-on-ones, file audits and structured feedback
• Lead and resolve complex, sensitive or escalated client and stakeholder situations with professionalism and sound judgement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, repeat clients and referrers
• Drive business development through networking, thought leadership content, speaking engagements and targeted client outreach
• Convert consultations and repeat opportunities into engaged clients
• Lead firm-wide initiatives around innovation, process improvement and legal technology adoption
• Champion compliance with all firm policies, ethical obligations and professional standards
• Contribute to the firm's culture, knowledge base and continuous improvement agenda

Skills & Experience

• 3 or more years of post-admission experience in immigration law
• Strong knowledge across both corporate and private immigration matters
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters independently and to a high standard
• Exceptional client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication: clear, persuasive and tailored to the audience
• High emotional intelligence and resilience, particularly in sensitive or high-pressure situations
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers, or a clear readiness to step into that responsibility
• Proficiency across practice management software, CRM and relevant legal tools
• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, with admission to the legal profession
• A current unrestricted practising certificate, or eligibility for one

You'll stand out if you have:

• Experience with tribunal, court or Ministerial Intervention matters
• Working knowledge of Migration Manager
• An existing network of corporate clients or referrers

Sound like you? Get in touch with the team at Ethos360 Recruitment.
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