Disputes Partner

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is seeking a Disputes Partner or senior lawyer ready to lead the development of a new Milton Keynes disputes practice. You will be responsible for establishing a regional presence while leveraging a national network of litigators to provide cross-referral and full-service support.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in commercial, property or insolvency litigation, a proven BD capability, and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive

Qualifications

• Established disputes/litigation partner or senior associate ready to step into partnership.
• Strong experience in commercial litigation, property litigation, insolvency litigation or broader dispute resolution.
• Proven business development capability and ability to grow client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build the Milton Keynes disputes practice with national support.
• Develop and maintain client relationships across sectors.
• Mentor junior lawyers and recruit as the office grows.
• Represent the firm at regional events and partnerships.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership

Job description

A rare and strategic opportunity has arisen for a Disputes 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 Disputes presence. 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 and client relationships.

The Role - What You'll Be Doing

Lead and build the Disputes practice in Milton Keynes, supported by a national network of litigators across commercial, property, insolvency, employment, corporate and regulatory disciplines.

• Advise on a broad range of contentious matters, including:
• Commercial contract, shareholder and partnership disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Property litigation and real estate disputes
• Insolvency, director liability and breach of fiduciary duty claims
• Civil fraud, regulatory investigations and high-value commercial litigation
• Develop and maintain client relationships across sectors including real estate, financial services, manufacturing, technology, retail and professional services.
• Collaborate across the firm's national departments to maximise cross-referral and full-service opportunities.
• Support recruitment, mentor junior lawyers and help grow the local team as the office expands.
• Represent the firm at regional networking events, litigation forums and industry partnerships.

About You

• Established Disputes/Litigation Partner, or Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step into partnership.
• Strong technical experience in commercial litigation, property litigation, insolvency litigation or broader dispute resolution.
• Proven business development capability, ideally with a modest following or client relationships.
• Entrepreneurial and commercially minded, motivated by the opportunity to shape and grow a new office presence.
• Collaborative, client-focused, and confident in managing high-value and complex disputes.

Why Join?

• Growing Top 50 National Firm with a modern, collaborative and commercial culture.
• Strategic Growth Role with influence over the development of a new Milton Keynes office.
• Leading Earnings Potential - £110k-£160k starting package, plus bonuses and clear progression.
• Full-Service National Platform with cross-office collaboration and strong brand support.
• Entrepreneurial Environment ideal for those who enjoy autonomy, BD and building client relationships.

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