Head of Dispute Resolution (Partner Level) 

A leading international law firm is strengthening its dispute resolution practice in Budapest and is seeking a new Partner to take on a key leadership role within the office.

The role offers the opportunity to lead and further develop their disputes practice, act as a client adviser on complex matters, and contribute to the broader growth of the office within a top-tier international platform. The firm is open to considering established partners on a standalone basis or together with a small, strategically aligned team.

The Ideal Candidate 

  • Hungarian bar qualified with fluent English language skills (German is a plus).

  • Senior lawyer specialized in dispute resolution with strong experience in litigation, white collar matters, investigations and/or sanctions related work.

  • Commercially minded with a strong advisory approach.

  • Solid standing in the Hungarian market with international exposure. 

  • Motivated to build within a high-quality international firm

  • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and business development skills

The Opportunity

  • Senior leadership role within a respected international law firm.

  • Scope to shape and grow the dispute resolution offering in Budapest.

  • Long-term career and partnership prospects.

  • Access to a strong regional and cross-border platform.

If you are interested to explore this further, please contact Jasmin for a confidential discussion at; jasmin.shoch@metisgr.com