Overview
Disputes Partner - Top 50 UK Law Firm - Milton Keynes
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £120,000 - £500,000 + Excellent Benefits + Performance Bonus
Job Type: Permanent
The Role
As a Disputes Partner, you will lead and grow the firm's Milton Keynes Dispute Resolution offering while collaborating closely with an accomplished national team. The role combines strategic leadership, high-level client engagement, and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the practice locally and nationally.
The team's work spans a broad range of commercial disputes, including contract and shareholder disputes, professional negligence, insolvency litigation, and regulatory matters, as well as alternative dispute resolution and mediation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the Dispute Resolution team in Milton Keynes.
* Advise clients on complex, high-value commercial litigation and dispute matters.
* Drive business development initiatives and strengthen the firm's regional presence.
* Collaborate with colleagues across the firm's UK offices to deliver seamless, multi-disciplinary service.
* Mentor and develop junior lawyers, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
About You
You will be an experienced and commercially minded Disputes Partner, or a Legal Director / Senior Associate ready to take that next step into partnership. You\'ll bring technical excellence, commercial awareness, and the ability to inspire trust in both clients and colleagues.
You will bring
* At least 8+ years\' PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
* Experience managing complex cases for corporate and high-net-worth clients.
* Strong business development and client relationship skills.
* The ability to lead, motivate, and mentor others.
* A following or strong regional network would be advantageous, but not essential.
The Firm
This Top 50 UK law firm is recognised for its modern, inclusive culture and progressive leadership. With a strong national footprint and a reputation for quality, it offers a genuinely supportive environment where Partners are empowered to lead with autonomy, creativity, and purpose.
Why Join?
* Join a nationally recognised Top 50 firm with an established disputes practice.
* Strategic leadership opportunity within a key regional office.
* Market-leading remuneration and benefits package.
* A progressive, people-first culture that values collaboration, innovation, and long-term success.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven and respected litigator to take the next step in their career — combining first-class work, genuine leadership potential, and the support of a top-tier national platform
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