Employment Lawyer - 5+ PQE - Milton Keynes

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer to join its award-winning team in Milton Keynes. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of employment matters, including complex litigation and corporate transactions. You will play a crucial role in client relationships and mentoring junior staff while enjoying a flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance. With a competitive salary and clear career progression pathways, this position is perfect for a driven professional looking to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working environment

Access to high-quality work

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in employment law with strong technical expertise.
• Proactive and solution-driven approach with excellent client management.

Responsibilities

• Advising on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Handling Employment Tribunal litigation and supporting corporate transactions.

Skills

Employment Law

Client Management

Drafting Skills

Advocacy Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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05.05.2025

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Senior Employment Lawyer - 5+PQE
Milton Keynes (hybrid working)
Up to £100,000 DOE
Top Tier, award-winning and highly regarded

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (5+ years' PQE) to join its award-winning Employment team in Milton Keynes. Known for its outstanding client service and collaborative culture, the firm offers access to top-tier work, genuine career progression opportunities, and the chance to work alongside some of the UK's leading employment lawyers.

The Opportunity
You will be part of a highly respected team advising a broad range of clients, including major corporates, FTSE companies, and public sector organisations. Your work will cover:

• Advising on a full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Handling complex Employment Tribunal litigation
• Supporting corporate transactions with employment advice
• Advising on senior exits, TUPE, restructures, and redundancy exercises
• Delivering client training and supporting business development initiatives

You will have significant responsibility for client relationships, mentoring junior team members, and playing an active role in the ongoing growth of the department.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in employment law
• Strong technical expertise across both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Excellent client management, drafting, and advocacy skills
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solution-driven approach
• A team player keen to contribute to a supportive and dynamic working environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Access to high-quality, complex work for major national and international clients
• Opportunity to work alongside leading lawyers within a market-leading employment team
• Clear and structured career progression pathways
• A flexible and inclusive working environment that supports work-life balance

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a senior employment solicitor to join a nationally recognised Employment team based in Milton Keynes, with the chance to truly develop and grow your career.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott for more information on 07584 104790.