At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex family law matters and mentor junior lawyers in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Well-established specialist family law practice in Sydney CBD.
- Benefits: Senior salary, performance bonus, work from home options, and dedicated support.
- Other info: Genuine leadership opportunities and a modern office in a vibrant location.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your practice and influence the growth of a leading family law team.
- Qualifications: 7+ years' experience in Family Law and strong advocacy skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Are you an accomplished Family Lawyer looking to join a specialist family law practice where you can take on a senior role with genuine autonomy, influence and career progression? Our Client is a well-established specialist family law practice seeking an experienced Senior Associate / Special Counsel-level Family Lawyer to join its growing team in Sydney CBD.
This is a senior appointment suited to a highly capable family law practitioner who can take ownership of sophisticated matters, provide strategic guidance to clients, mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice.
You will work alongside experienced family law practitioners in a collaborative, high-performing environment, with strong administrative and paralegal support allowing you to focus on complex legal work, client relationships and practice growth.
The Role
You will independently manage complex family law matters, including:
- High-value property settlements and complex financial matters
- Parenting disputes
- Financial agreements
- Relocation and recovery applications
- Child support, divorce and de facto matters
- Matters involving businesses, trusts and complex asset structures
You will manage files from initial strategy through to settlement or final hearing, appear in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, represent clients at mediations, brief Counsel and provide strategic advice on complex matters. As a senior member of the practice, you will also mentor junior lawyers, provide technical guidance and contribute to business development and practice growth.
About You
You will have:
- Admission as a Solicitor in NSW
- 7+ years' PQE, predominantly in Family Law
- Strong experience in complex parenting and property matters
- Excellent advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills
- The ability to manage sophisticated matters and clients autonomously
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers
- Strong commercial judgment and client relationship skills
- Accredited Specialist in Family Law, or substantial equivalent expertise, will be highly regarded
- An interest in developing referral relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice
What's on Offer
- Senior Salary + Performance Bonus
- High-quality, complex family law matters
- Genuine leadership and career progression opportunities
- Significant autonomy and ownership of your practice
- Dedicated administrative and paralegal support
- Modern Sydney CBD offices in Angel Place
- Collaborative, specialist family law team
- 1 day per week work from home, with a view to 2 days for the right candidate
If you are an experienced Family Lawyer looking to take the next step within a specialist family law practice, we would love to hear from you.
Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Family Law in Sydney employer: Elias Recruitment
Join a leading specialist family law practice in the heart of Sydney CBD, where you will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises your professional growth. With significant autonomy in managing complex cases, dedicated administrative support, and opportunities for mentorship, this role offers a rewarding environment for experienced Family Lawyers looking to advance their careers. Benefit from a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home.
