Family Lawyer | Associate - Senior Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression to Senior Associate

Supportive Partners and experienced团队

Job summary

Lead Group Consultancy is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer at Associate to Senior Associate level in Sydney. You will manage a diverse range of family law matters, including complex property settlements, parenting disputes, BFAs, and high-net-worth advisory work, with autonomy and responsibility for your own files.

You should bring 2+ years' post-admission experience, strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills, and a client-focused, solutions-driven approach.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of family law matters with autonomy.
• Handle complex property settlements and financial disputes.
• Oversee parenting arrangements and parenting disputes.
• Manage BFAs, spousal maintenance and child support matters.
• Lead family law litigation and court proceedings with supervision.
• Engage in mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Advise high-net-worth individuals on complex family law matters.

Skills

Client relations

Negotiation

Drafting

Advocacy

Independent matter management

Court appearances

Commercial mindset

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.

Additional information

• Work on complex family law matters with experienced Partners
• Genuine career progression to Senior Associate and beyond
• Competitive salary, flexible working and supportive team culture