Solicitor Vacancies and Consultant Opportunities

Barnes Harrild & Dyer Solicitors is a Legal 500 recognised firm specialising in immigration, asylum and public law. Operating from offices in Croydon and Central London, with a well-established remote working team, we are expanding and seeking solicitors and senior accredited caseworkers to join our growing practice.

Positions Available

Private Client Solicitor (Immigration – Personal & Business) (2 positions)

We are seeking a commercially minded solicitor to develop and manage a predominantly private client caseload, including both personal and business immigration matters. You will work within a well-established team and have the opportunity to build your own client following while handling a broad range of instructions, including complex applications and appeals.

Requirements:

• Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with practising certificate
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in immigration, asylum or human rights law
• Experience across both personal and business immigration routes preferred
• Strong client care skills and ability to manage matters independently
• Ambition to assist grow our private client practice

Package:

• £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE) + performance-based bonus
• Hybrid / remote working available
• Clear progression pathway with supervision and mentoring

Immigration and Asylum Solicitor (Hybrid Legal Aid & Private Work) (2 positions)

This role is ideal for solicitors who wish to maintain a mixed caseload, combining private client work with legally aided public law and detained matters. You will handle a varied and engaging workload, including judicial review, detention/removal cases, and certificated matters, alongside private instructions.

Requirements:

• As above, plus:
• Experience in legal aid
• IAAS Senior or Advanced Accreditation
• Strong drafting and case management skills

Package:

• £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE) or consultancy option available as many of our consultants have significantly increased their earnings compared to traditional employed roles
• Enhanced bonus structure
• Full supervision and structured career development

Consultant Opportunities – Senior Caseworkers & Supervisors (IAAS Level 2+) (Multiple positions)

We are expanding our highly successful consultancy model across our legal aid departments in the following areas:

• Asylum Appeals
• Unaccompanied Minors
• Upper Tribunal work
• Detained Contract teams
• Assisting in the preparation of judicial review and other litigation matters, under the supervision of a qualified solicitors

This is an opportunity to operate with significant autonomy, while benefiting from the infrastructure, supervision, and reputation of an established Legal 500 firm.

Our consultants benefit from:

• High-quality case allocation and/or flexibility to develop own work
• Strong fee-share structure with high earning potential
• Many of our consultants have significantly increased their earnings compared to traditional employed roles
• Full administrative, compliance, and supervisory support is provided
• Access to complex and high-level work

Requirements:

• IAAS Level 2 (Senior Caseworker or Supervisor)
• Experience in asylum work
• Ability to manage caseload independently to a high standard
• Commitment to professional and ethical practice

Why Join BHD?

• Legal 500 recognised firm with a strong reputation in immigration and public law
• Experience in high-level litigation up to Supreme Court level
• Representation in country guidance cases
• Hybrid working model with genuine flexibility
• High-quality caseloads across private and legal aid work
• Supportive supervision structure and additional open-door culture
• Clear progression opportunities for employed staff and consultants
• Proven consultancy model with strong earning potential
• Collaborative, professional, and respectful working environment
• You will be joining a team of 30+ specialist fee earners, all dedicated to immigration, asylum and public law.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to:
Daniel Young – Practice Manager
daniel.young@bhdsolicitors.co.uk

Please indicate:

• Whether you are applying for a salaried role, consultancy role, or both
• Your areas of expertise and level of experience
• Your preferred working arrangement (office / hybrid / remote)
• We also encourage applicants to indicate any particular areas of immigration or asylum law they are most interested in, or wish to develop further, as we are keen to support individuals in building a practice aligned with their strengths and interests

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may close the advert early once suitable candidates are identified

Closing date for this round of recruitment is 1 June 2026