Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £120,000 - £200,000 + Excellent Benefits + Performance Bonus
Job Type: Permanent
A rare opportunity for an accomplished Commercial Partner to take a key leadership role within one of the UK’s most progressive and ambitious Top 50 law firms.
We are delighted to be working exclusively with a highly regarded Top 50 UK law firm to appoint a Commercial Partner to its thriving Milton Keynes office.
This is a strategic appointment within the firm’s national Commercial team — an area that continues to see significant investment and growth. The role offers the opportunity to lead on high-value commercial projects, advise blue-chip and mid-market clients, and play a central role in shaping the direction of the firm’s Midlands presence.
The Role
As a Commercial Partner, you will join a national team recognised for its technical excellence and pragmatic, business-focused approach. The work is diverse, encompassing commercial contracts, supply chain agreements, IP and technology matters, outsourcing, data protection, and strategic projects.
You will have the autonomy to grow and lead the Milton Keynes Commercial offering, supported by a well-established national network and market-leading brand.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the Commercial team in Milton Keynes, with responsibility for driving growth and strategic development.
* Advise on a full range of commercial matters, including complex contracts, outsourcing, IP and tech transactions, and regulatory compliance.
* Build and nurture client relationships with regional, national, and international businesses.
* Collaborate across departments to deliver integrated, cross-practice solutions.
* Mentor and develop junior lawyers, promoting excellence and collaboration.
About You
You will be an experienced Commercial Partner, or a Legal Director / Senior Associate ready to take that next step into partnership. You’ll be a strong technical lawyer with commercial acumen and leadership capability.
You will bring:
* At least 8+ years’ PQE in Commercial or Technology law.
* Experience advising on complex commercial agreements and strategic projects.
* Excellent client care and business development skills.
* A proactive, collaborative, and forward-thinking approach.
* A following, client portfolio, or strong network within the Midlands (advantageous but not essential).
The Firm
This firm combines national reach with a people-first culture. It is recognised for its modern leadership, inclusive ethos, and strategic growth across key sectors including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services.
The firm offers a genuinely flexible working model, robust infrastructure, and a collegiate environment where Partners are empowered to lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact.
Why Join?
* Join a nationally recognised Top 50 firm with a strong commercial and technology practice.
* Play a strategic leadership role in the Milton Keynes office.
* Market-leading remuneration and benefits package.
* A progressive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and long-term success.
This is a rare opportunity for a talented and ambitious Commercial Partner to shape and grow a key practice area, supported by one of the most forward-thinking firms in the UK legal market
Salary description
£120000.00 - £200000.00 per year