Head of Wills & Estates - Lead a Practice

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Flexible work

Job summary

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment in Melbourne seeks an experienced Wills & Estates Lawyer to lead a well‑established practice. Shape its direction, manage a full pipeline of matters and build strong client and referral partnerships in a supportive wealth management network.

This leadership role offers genuine autonomy, flexible working options and a remuneration model designed to reward performance as the practice grows and delivers high‑quality estate planning advice.

Qualifications

• An experienced Wills & Estates Lawyer with strong technical expertise in estate planning and succession matters.
• Confident managing complex matters and providing practical, client-focused advice.
• A natural leader who can take ownership of a practice and help develop its capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead wills and estates practice and shape its future direction.
• Manage a full pipeline of work and establish referral channels.
• Build strong client relationships and develop the practice through networks.

Skills

Wills & Estates Law

Leadership

Client relationships

Job description

Head of Wills & Estates - Lead a Practice

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Wills & Estates Lawyer to take the lead in developing and growing an established legal practice in Melbourne.

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can shape the direction of the wills and estates practice, manage a full pipeline of work and build strong relationships with clients and referral partners.

Working within a progressive legal business connected to a broader wealth management network, you will have the opportunity to deliver high-quality estate planning advice while helping drive the continued growth of the practice. If you’re looking for a role that offers greater autonomy, genuine flexibility and the opportunity to maximise your earning potential, this could be the move you’ve been waiting for.

On Offer

• Practice leadership: Take ownership of the wills and estates practice and help shape its future direction.
• Full pipeline of work: Step into an opportunity with an existing flow of work and established referral channels.
• Amazing flexibility: Enjoy genuine autonomy over how and where you work, supporting a better work-life balance.
• Unique bonus structure: Benefit from a remuneration model designed to reward performance and contribution.
• Opportunity to grow: Work closely with a broader network of professionals and contribute to the continued development of the practice.

About You

• An experienced Wills & Estates Lawyer with strong technical expertise in estate planning and succession matters.
• Confident managing complex matters and providing practical, client-focused advice.
• A natural leader who can take ownership of a practice and help develop its capabilities.
• Commercially minded, with an interest in building relationships and contributing to the growth of the business.