Disputes Partner – Top 50 UK Law Firm – Milton Keynes Location: Milton Keynes Salary: £120,000 - £500,000 Excellent Benefits Performance Bonus Job Type: Permanent An outstanding opportunity for a seasoned Disputes Partner to join a leading national firm with a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and strategic growth. We are delighted to be working exclusively with a prestigious Top 50 UK law firm seeking to appoint an experienced Disputes Partner to its growing Milton Keynes office. The firm has a well-established national Dispute Resolution practice, advising blue-chip, mid-market, and entrepreneurial clients across a broad range of sectors. With a culture built on innovation, teamwork, and commercial focus, this is an opportunity to take a leadership role within a forward-thinking and ambitious national firm. 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