Dispute Resolution Partner

Synergy Personnel Services; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

Top 50 UK law firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a seasoned Disputes Partner to lead and grow its dispute resolution offering. The role involves strategic leadership, high-value client engagement, and shaping the practice locally and nationally.

You will drive complex commercial disputes, mentor junior lawyers, and collaborate with national colleagues to deliver seamless service.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience handling complex cases for corporate and high-net-worth clients.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor others.
• A following or strong regional network would be advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Dispute Resolution team in Milton Keynes.
• Advise clients on high-value commercial litigation and dispute matters.
• Drive business development and strengthen the firm s regional presence.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK offices to deliver multi-disciplinary service.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers, fostering excellence and collaboration.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Client relationships

Business development

Leadership

Job description

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.