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Opportunities for immigration barristers of 1–5 years’ call

Richmond Chambers is interested in hearing from exceptional immigration barristers of between 1 and 5 years’ call who may be interested in joining our specialist immigration practice.

We are a barrister-led, SRA-authorised immigration law firm based in Covent Garden, London. Our model combines the independence, expertise and professional standards of the Bar with the infrastructure, client service and benefits package of a modern boutique law firm.

We are particularly interested in barristers who have a strong academic record, excellent written and oral advocacy skills, sound professional judgment and a genuine enthusiasm for working directly with private and business immigration clients.

If you would like to explore a future with Richmond Chambers, please send a covering letter and CV to Summer Robson, Senior Chambers Administrator, at summer.robson@richmondchambers.com. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

A different model for immigration barristers

Richmond Chambers is a specialist immigration practice based in the heart of Covent Garden, London.

Authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as the UK’s first barrister-led alternative business structure in 2013, Richmond Chambers has grown into a multi-award winning team of specialist immigration barristers, supported by legal associates and business professionals.

Our model is designed for barristers who want to retain professional independence while benefiting from high-quality client work, administrative support, casework assistance, flexible working and financial security.

The work we do

Our barristers are instructed by solicitors, IAA advisers, private individuals and businesses across the full range of UK immigration law.

We advise and represent clients in matters involving family migration, short and long-term work and business routes, sponsor licensing, sponsor compliance, the EU settlement scheme, global talent, student and graduate routes, settlement, nationality and citizenship, asylum and human rights, appeals, administrative review and judicial review.

Direct access work is central to our practice. We often become involved at an early stage, helping clients identify the relevant legal issues, develop strategy and achieve the best possible outcome.

Our barristers assist clients through all stages of the immigration process, from initial advice and application preparation through to representation in appeals before the immigration tribunal and higher courts.

Independence, flexibility and support

Richmond Chambers offers a working environment that is both independent and collaborative.

Our barristers exercise independent professional judgment and have meaningful control over the work they take on, subject to their professional obligations, competence, availability and the needs of the practice.

We operate without clerks. Instead, new enquiries are made available through an online portal, allowing barristers to select suitable work that matches their expertise, interests and capacity. This gives our barristers a high degree of control over the direction of their practice.

We receive a high number of enquiries from private clients every day, spanning the full range of personal and business immigration matters, as well as instructions from solicitors and IAA advisers.

At the same time, our barristers are part of a genuine team. Our working culture is inclusive and collaborative, and our managing partners provide strategic direction and decision-making capacity, ensuring that the practice continues to develop in a focused and effective way.

Barristers are supported by a team of legal associates and professional administrators. Legal associates assist with tasks such as legal research, drafting and bundle preparation. Our administration team provides a professional client-service function, enabling barristers to focus on legal work and client outcomes.

Our focus on direct access work means that work is planned properly, fees are agreed in advance and last-minute briefs are avoided. We aim to keep evenings and weekends clear.

We also work flexibly. Barristers may work from Chambers, from home or remotely, supported by secure cloud-based systems, video conferencing technology and modern equipment.

Why barristers join us

Richmond Chambers offers a distinctive alternative to traditional practice. Our barristers retain professional independence while benefiting from the infrastructure, support and financial security of an established specialist immigration practice.

Our barristers do not pay chambers rent, carry aged debt or incur accountancy costs associated with self-employed practice. Fees are agreed in advance and paid before work is undertaken. Legal, administrative and client-care support is built into our model.

For barristers who enjoy immigration law, direct client contact and strategic casework, but who also value autonomy, security, support and flexibility, Richmond Chambers offers a modern and attractive way to practise.

“Having practised at the traditional Bar for 15 years, I was excited by the opportunity to join a forward-thinking and modern set. I was welcomed by a friendly, dynamic, caring and hardworking team. Clients are always well served and excellent and consistent results are achieved through hard work and dedication. I knew immediately on joining that I had made the right decision and am excited to be part of an innovative set who are leading the way forward.” Alexandra Pease, Immigration Barrister

Salary and benefits package

Barristers at Richmond Chambers benefit from a salary and benefits package designed to provide financial security, flexibility and professional support.

Compensation packages can be tailored to individual needs and circumstances. Full-time barristers typically benefit from the following:

Financial security

Competitive guaranteed salary paid monthly
Additional bonus payments linked to receipts
No chambers rent
No aged debt
No accountancy costs
No practising certificate fee
No professional insurance costs
No CPD costs

Flexibility

30 days’ paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Unlimited unpaid leave
Flexible, hybrid and remote working
Convenient central London location
No last-minute briefs
Evenings and weekends kept clear

Professional support

Legal associate support
Experienced administrative and client-care support
Bespoke professional development and training
Online subscriptions to ILPA, EIN and Free Movement
Modern IT equipment and secure cloud-based systems
Exposure to high-profile and challenging immigration cases
Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients
Control over the direction of your practice

Wellbeing and family

Private health insurance
Pension scheme
Generous maternity leave, including six months’ full pay
Paternity and parental leave
Employee wellbeing and discounts app
Collaborative and supportive working environment

Who we are interested in hearing from

We are interested in hearing from exceptional immigration barristers of between 1 and 5 years’ call who are attracted by the opportunity to practise in a specialist, barrister-led immigration law firm.

We are particularly interested in barristers who can demonstrate:

academic excellence;
strong legal analysis and judgment;
excellent written and oral advocacy skills;
experience in immigration, asylum and nationality law;
confidence working directly with private and business clients;
a collaborative approach to practice;
commercial awareness; and
enthusiasm for working in a modern barrister-led immigration practice.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and career paths, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or belief, or disability.

We are committed to fair recruitment and will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process.