Partner

DiMention Recruitment Pty Ltd

Melbourne

Hybrid

AUD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive remuneration

Profit share

Strategic growth incentives

Job summary

A national law recruitment agency is seeking a Family Law Partner in Melbourne with over 8 years of experience in family law. This role involves leading a practice, managing a team, and developing client relationships in a rapidly expanding firm with flexible working options. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a commercial mindset.

Qualifications

8+ years post-admission experience in Family Law.
Demonstrated ability to lead a legal team.
Existing client relationships preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the family law practice in Melbourne.
Manage and mentor a team of lawyers.
Develop client relationships and strategic practice.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Family Law expertise

Education

Admitted to practice law in Victoria

Accredited Specialist in Family Law

Job description

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Base pay range

A$180,000.00/yr - A$250,000.00/yr

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Senior Associate (Legal Recruitment) at DiMention Recruitment

Family Law Partner | Rare Leadership Opportunity

Location: Melbourne CBD (with flexible options across Australia)

Practice Area: Family Law – Partner Level (Salary or Equity Partnership)

Firm Type: Expanding National Law Firm

Remuneration: Highly competitive + profit share + strategic growth incentives

Are you an experienced Family Law Partner looking to lead a practice at a firm with serious momentum?

This is a progressive law firm with national reach. We’re seeking a Family Law Partner (or senior practitioner ready to step up) with at least 8 + years solid post-admission experience in Family Law to drive growth in their Family Law practice.

This is a rare and strategic leadership role—ideal for a senior lawyer looking to take the reins of a practice and work closely with a high-calibre partnership group in a firm that is expanding rapidly across Australia and embrace doing Family Law in a unique and personal way.

As a Family Law Partner, you will:

Lead the family law practice in the Melbourne office, with an eye on driving further growth.
Manage and mentor a team of family lawyers and support staff.
Take ownership of client relationships and ongoing strategy for the practice.
Work collaboratively with the other Family Law Partners.
Leverage your own referral network while collaborating with other partners in areas such as commercial, wills & estates and property law.
Contribute to firm-wide leadership, business development, and innovation initiatives.

What You Bring:

Admitted to practice law in Victoria.
Minimum 8 + years post-admission experience in Family Law (those with many more years of experience are encouraged to apply).
Accredited Specialist in Family Law (highly regarded, but not essential).
Demonstrated ability to lead a legal team and manage complex client matters.
Existing client relationships and/or a portable practice (preferred but not essential).
Commercial mindset with the drive to grow a practice within a supportive, multi-disciplinary firm.

Why Join this firm:

Cross-practice synergy: Multiple offerings for your clients.
Established yet agile: Be part of a firm that blends stability with strategic ambition.
National growth: Access a platform built for expansion.
Leadership opportunity: Step into a key role with freedom to shape the future of the practice.

Apply Now or Let’s Talk Confidentially

If you want to find out more, please give Jose a call on 0400 762 009 at DiMention Recruitment or call our offices on (07) 3123-4001 or (07) 5501 9242 and quote reference "0508J1" for a confidential discussion or APPLY now.

We also invite you to visit our website to view our other vacancies that may be of interest to you! http://www.dimention-recruitment.com.au

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