Employment Lawyer (Managing Associate)

Pertemps Network Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/agile working model

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

25–30 days holiday

Life assurance and pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Annual/Discretionary bonuses

Life assurance

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Associate/Senior Associate to join its top-ranked Employment Team. You'll advise a diverse client portfolio on employment law issues and handle complex disputes while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. The role offers competitive pay and exceptional employee benefits, including hybrid working and extensive family-friendly policies, making it a prime opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE in employment law or related field.
• Strong client-facing experience and communication capabilities.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on varied employment law aspects.
• Manage high-stakes disputes and contentious matters.
• Draft employment-related legal documents.
• Provide strategic HR guidance to senior teams.

Skills

Passion for employment law

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

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Practice Area: Employment Law

Salary: Attractive and competitive

I’m partnering with a highly respected UK law firm, nationally recognised for excellence in employment law and HR advisory.

The firm is known for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice to clients ranging from PLCs to innovative SMEs.

Their Employment Team is consistently top-ranked in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 for its technical strength and personable, solution‑driven approach.

About the Team

The Milton Keynes Employment Team is led by a senior lawyer recognised as a Leading Individual (Chambers, 2026) and a Recommended/Leading Partner (Legal 500, 2026).

The team advises boards and senior leadership teams, handles high‑value and complex disputes, and provides strategic employment law guidance across a wide variety of sectors.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate / Managing Associate (2+ PQE) to join its dynamic Employment Team in Milton Keynes.

This is a fast‑paced, high‑profile role offering exposure to complex matters and direct interaction with senior‑level clients.

What They’re Looking For

• Genuine passion for employment law
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
• Collaborative mindset and strong team spirit

Key Responsibilities

• Advising a broad mix of clients on all aspects of employment law
• Managing complex disputes and contentious matters
• Drafting employment contracts, settlement agreements, and related documents
• Supporting boards and senior teams with strategic HR/employment advice

Why This Firm?

National Reputation

• Highly ranked in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500
• Known for commercial, pragmatic, and cost‑effective solutions

Culture & Inclusion

• Award‑winning approach to diversity, equality, and inclusion
• Strong emphasis on wellbeing, training, and professional development
• Work alongside leading employment law specialists
• Exposure to high‑profile, complex matters
• Clear progression pathways and opportunities to specialise

Exceptional Employee Benefits

Agile Working

• Hybrid/agile model (typically 3+ office/client days)
• Flexible working applications encouraged

Family‑Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay)
• Neonatal care leave (up to 12 weeks full pay)
• Fertility treatment leave, pregnancy/baby loss leave, carers’ and parental leave
• 25–30 days holiday plus holiday flex scheme
• Extra office closure day at Christmas

Financial Wellbeing

• Life assurance (4× salary; £500k for Partners)
• Pension scheme with 5–10% employer contributions
• Annual and discretionary bonuses
• Private medical insurance, EAP, mental health first aiders
• Virtual GP, wellbeing apps, eldercare support
• Health assessments and home testing

Other Perks

• Critical illness cover, eye tests, flu/COVID vaccinations
• Legal fee discounts, free mortgage advice
• Travel insurance and interest‑free transport loans
• Green Car salary sacrifice scheme

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised firm with a market‑leading Employment Team.

You’ll gain exposure to high‑profile work, benefit from a supportive culture, and have a clear pathway to develop and progress.

If you’d like more information or want a confidential conversation, feel free to get in touch.

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services