At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse family law matters and mentor junior lawyers.
- Company: Established North Sydney law firm with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and career progression.
- Other info: Stable environment with excellent growth opportunities for senior roles.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and influence the future of family law practice.
- Qualifications: 3+ years’ experience in Family Law and strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Looking for a Family Law role where you can step into an established practice, work on quality matters and have some real influence over how the team develops?
3+ Years’ PAE | Established Family Law Practice | Senior Opportunity
We’re working with a well-established North Sydney law firm looking to add an experienced Family Lawyer to its team. They’re open on level - from a strong lawyer with 3+ years’ PAE through to Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Partner level. For someone more senior, there is also the opportunity to take a leading role within the practice and help shape its continued growth.
About the Firm
This is an established commercial firm with a strong reputation, a good internal culture and a sociable team. We’ve worked closely with the firm for a number of years and have placed a number of lawyers into the business. Feedback has consistently been positive around the people, quality of work and overall environment. It’s a stable platform with an existing workflow - you’re not being brought in to build a family practice from scratch.
About the Role
You’ll work across a broad range of family law matters, including:
- Complex property and financial settlements
- Parenting and parenting disputes
- Divorce and separation
- High-value and complex family law matters
- Negotiated settlements and contested proceedings
At the more senior end, there is scope to take greater ownership of the practice, mentor lawyers and play a key role in its future direction.
What They’re Looking For
- 3+ years’ PAE in Family Law
- Strong experience managing family law matters
- Confidence dealing directly with clients
- Good drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
- A commercial and practical approach
- Senior Associates, Special Counsel and Partner-level lawyers are encouraged to apply
Benefits
- Competitive salary package based on experience
- Flexible working arrangements
- Strong long-term career progression
- Established workflow and client base
- Supportive and approachable leadership
- Good quality matters with direct client exposure
- Sociable and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to mentor junior lawyers and help shape the practice
- Stable platform with room to grow at a senior level
Family Lawyer employer: Beacon Legal
As a Senior Legal Counsel at our growing international business in Melbourne, you will enjoy a unique opportunity to take ownership of the legal function while working closely with senior leadership. Our collaborative and low-ego culture fosters clear communication and practical decision-making, allowing you to influence the direction of the legal team significantly. With access to an experienced international legal network and the potential for career advancement towards a Head of Legal or General Counsel position, this role offers a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful and impactful work.
