Employment Partner

A rare and strategic opportunity has arisen for an Employment Partner (or ambitious Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step up) to join a growing Top 50 national law firm as they launch their new office in Milton Keynes.

This is a growth-focused hire with the opportunity to help establish and shape the firm's regional Employment practice. With a strong national footprint, modern infrastructure and a commercially driven culture, the firm offers an agile, forward-thinking platform designed to support ambitious lawyers with business development drive, client relationships and a desire to build a new office presence.

The Role - What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and grow the Employment practice in Milton Keynes, supported by a national network of HR, employment, corporate and dispute resolution specialists.

• Advise on a wide range of employment matters, including:

  • Employee relations and advisory work for businesses of all sizes

  • TUPE, redundancies, restructuring and workforce planning

  • High-value discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims

  • Executive contracts, bonus disputes, restrictive covenants and senior hire matters

  • Employment tribunal representation and employment-related litigation

• Develop and manage client relationships, particularly with businesses, HR professionals, corporate boards and senior management.

• Collaborate with other departments across the firm to maximise cross-referrals and full-service opportunities.

• Mentor junior lawyers, support recruitment and help build a high-calibre Employment team in the new office.

• Represent the firm at regional employment events, HR forums and industry networking opportunities.

About You

• Established Employment Partner, or Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step into partnership.

• Strong technical expertise across employment law and dispute resolution.

• Proven business development capability, ideally with existing client relationships or a modest following.

• Entrepreneurial and commercially minded, excited by the opportunity to help build and shape a new office.

• Collaborative, client-focused, and confident in handling high-value, complex employment matters.

Why Join?

• Growing Top 50 National Firm with a modern, collaborative and commercial culture.

• Strategic Growth Role - shape and influence the development of the new Milton Keynes office.

• Leading Earnings Potential - £110k-£160k starting package, plus bonuses and clear progression.

• Full-Service National Platform - strong brand, modern support and cross-office collaboration.

• Entrepreneurial Environment - ideal for those who enjoy BD, autonomy and building client relationships.

If you're an employment law specialist seeking a high-impact role within a growing Top 50 national firm, please contact Faith Kelly for a confidential conversation.

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