Family Lawyer | Associate - Senior Associate

Lead Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Lead Group in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join as Associate or Senior Associate. You will handle diverse family law matters with autonomy and a supportive team.

You will work directly with clients, manage complex settlements, BFAs, spousal maintenance, and appear in relevant courts, with clear path to Senior Associate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-admission experience in family law
• Experience managing matters independently
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Experience appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Commercial, empathetic and solutions-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of family law matters
• Work closely with experienced senior practitioners while taking autonomy over files
• Handle complex property settlements and financial disputes
• Manage parenting arrangements and parenting disputes
• Oversee divorce, BFAs and spousal maintenance matters
• Engage in family law litigation and court proceedings
• Conduct mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution
• Advise high-net-worth individuals on complex family law matters

Skills

Family law

Drafting skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Court appearances

Client relations

Job description

Family Lawyer | Associate - Senior Associate

Family Lawyer – Associate / Senior Associate
Sydney CBD | Family Law | Established & Growing Practice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a highly regarded Sydney law firm with a strong reputation in family law.

Our client is seeking a motivated Associate or Senior Associate who is passionate about family law, enjoys working directly with clients and is looking for long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

The Opportunity

You will manage a diverse range of family law matters, working closely with experienced senior practitioners while enjoying autonomy and responsibility for your own files.

Your work will include:

• Complex property settlements and financial disputes
• Parenting arrangements and parenting disputes
• Divorce and separation matters
• Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs)
• Spousal maintenance and child support matters
• Family law litigation and court proceedings
• Mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution
• Advising high-net-worth individuals on complex family law matters

About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• 2+ years' post-admission experience in family law
• Strong experience managing family law matters independently
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Experience appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
• Strong client relationship management skills
• A commercial, empathetic and solutions-focused approach
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career in family law

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience
• High-quality and interesting family law matters
• Supportive Partners and an experienced legal team
• Genuine career progression to Senior Associate and beyond
• Flexible working arrangements
• Collaborative and professional working environment
• Opportunity to develop your own client relationships and practice

Interested?

If you're an experienced Family Lawyer considering your next career move, I'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sharannah Harris
Principal Consultant – Legal | Lead Group
M: 0404 292 ***
E: *******@leadgrp.com.au

All enquiries will be treated with strict confidentiality.