Employment Lawyer – Managing Associate
Location: Milton Keynes
Practice Area: Employment Law
About the Role
I’m working with a highly regarded UK law firm, nationally recognised for its expertise in employment law and HR advisory. The firm has an outstanding reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercially-focused, and timely legal solutions to a wide range of clients, from PLCs to SMEs. Their Employment Team is highly ranked in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, and is renowned for combining technical excellence with a personal, approachable service.
The Milton Keynes team is led by a senior lawyer recognised as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2026) and a Recommended Lawyer and Leading Partner in The Legal 500 (2026). The team advises senior management teams and boards, handles complex disputes, and provides strategic employment law guidance across all sectors.
The Role
The firm is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate / Managing Associate with 2+ years PQE to join its Milton Keynes Employment team. This is a fast-paced, high-profile role providing exposure to a wide variety of employment matters and the opportunity to work directly with senior clients.
Key Attributes:
1. Passion and energy for employment law
2. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
3. Team-oriented and collaborative approach to client service
Responsibilities:
4. Provide expert employment law advice to a range of clients
5. Manage complex employment disputes
6. Draft and review employment contracts, settlement agreements, and related documentation
7. Support senior management teams and boards with strategic HR and employment guidance
Why This Firm Stands Out
National Reputation & Recognition
8. Highly ranked team in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500
9. Known for delivering pragmatic, cost-effective solutions with a personal touch
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
10. Award-winning approach to diversity and inclusion
11. Strong focus on wellbeing, career development, and professional growth
Career Progression
12. Work alongside market-leading employment lawyers
13. Exposure to high-profile, complex matters
14. Opportunity to develop specialist skills in strategic employment advice and dispute resolution
Key Benefits
Agile & Flexible Working
15. Hybrid/agile working model; typically 3+ days per week in the office or client-facing
16. Flexible working applications encouraged
Family-Friendly Policies
17. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks at full pay)
18. Neonatal care leave: up to 12 weeks at full pay
19. Fertility treatment leave, pregnancy & baby loss leave, carers’ leave, and parental leave provisions
Holiday Entitlement
20. Holiday flex scheme
21. Additional office closure day at Christmas
22. Generous leave allowance: 25–30 days depending on role
Financial Security & Rewards
23. Life assurance: 4× salary for staff, £500,000 for Partners
24. Group pension scheme with salary sacrifice; employer contributions from 5–10%
25. Annual and discretionary bonuses
Health & Wellbeing
26. Private health insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, mental health first aiders
27. Mindfulness and wellbeing apps, virtual GP, eldercare support
28. Annual/bi-annual health assessments, home health testing
Other Perks
29. Critical illness cover, eye tests, COVID & flu vaccinations
30. Long service gifts, staff conveyancing/legal fee discounts
31. Free mortgage advice
Flexible Benefits Platform
32. Technology schemes, gym memberships, cycle-to-work, dental insurance, healthcare cashplan
Travel Benefits
33. Business and personal travel insurance
34. Interest-free public transport loans
35. Green Car salary sacrifice scheme
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded, nationally recognised firm with a leading Employment Team.
The Milton Keynes team combines high-profile work, career progression, and a supportive, inclusive culture offering a platform for ambitious employment lawyers to thrive.