Head of Dispute Resolution

Sunderland (with Hybrid Options)

Permanent Role

Reed Legal are thrilled to be partnering with a well-established, close-knit North East law firm who are looking to appoint a Head of Dispute Resolution to lead and grow its litigation offering. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role with genuine autonomy, overseeing a small but capable team while shaping the future direction of the department.

The role offers a broad and varied caseload across civil and commercial disputes — including company debt recovery, contested probate, and landlord & tenant matters — with scope to develop the work in line with your own interests and expertise. You’ll also play a key role in driving business development, with support and budget available to build your profile and client base.

Benefits:

• Join a supportive, low-pressure culture with trust rather than micromanagement and high staff retention
• Flexible working (including hybrid options of as little as 1 day a week in office)
• Generous annual leave (27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure)
• Clear opportunity for career progression within an expanding department including up to Director level in time    
• Additional perks for senior hires

Ideal for an ambitious litigator ready to take the next step, this is a rare chance to make your mark in a leadership position without the constraints of a corporate environment. To be considered please apply or contact Kenza at Reed Edinburgh