At INHAUS, we are supporting a leading international Investment and Real Estate Development Group in the search for an Immigration Legal Advisor to join its Legal team.

We are looking for a qualified lawyer with experience in Panamanian immigration law, who can provide comprehensive support and follow-up throughout the immigration processes of international investors, ensuring an organized, efficient and coordinated approach with internal teams and external advisors.

What will your main responsibilities be?

• Manage and follow up on each investor’s immigration process, from the initial investment through to obtaining residency.

• Maintain up-to-date records of each case, including its current stage, next steps, responsible parties and expected timelines.

• Coordinate and follow up on cases handled by external law firms, identifying progress, potential delays and required actions.

• Keep the Sales and Legal teams informed about the status and progress of immigration processes.

• Review investment documentation to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and coordinate its issuance with the Legal and Finance teams.

• Follow up on applications, documentation, legalizations and apostilles.

• Monitor changes in Panamanian immigration legislation and practices, assessing their potential impact on processes, timelines and documentation requirements.

• Prepare regular reports and contribute to the efficient management of a significant volume of cases.

What are we looking for?

• Licensed lawyer qualified to practice in Panama – mandatory requirement.

• 3–6 years of experience in Panamanian immigration law.

• Hands-on experience managing residency processes for investors, ideally under the Qualified Investor, Friendly Nations or similar programs.

• Practical knowledge of procedures before MICI and the National Immigration Service (Servicio Nacional de Migración).

• Experience managing documentation requirements, legalizations, apostilles and follow-up with government authorities.

• Previous experience at specialized immigration law firms or within companies related to investment, real estate or relocation.

• Fluent Spanish and English – mandatory requirement.

Experience with KYC and source-of-funds verification, as well as knowledge of real estate or hospitality, will be considered a plus. Portuguese or other additional languages are also valued.

We are looking for an organized, practical and persistent professional, with excellent follow-up skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with investors, agents, external advisors and internal teams.