Private Clients & Family Office Lawyer — Growth & Impact

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Sydney firm is seeking a Private Clients & Family Office lawyer with 5+ years PAE to join its growth phase. You will advise high-net-worth individuals and families on structuring, wealth planning, and governance, coordinating across tax, corporate, and philanthropy teams.

Join at senior level with openings from Senior Associate to Special Counsel in Sydney or Melbourne, with ownership of matters, merit-based remuneration, and a supportive development program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PAE in private practice required.
• Admission to practise in Australia required.
• Strong experience advising high-net-worth individuals/family offices and related structures.
• Strong technical skills, commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage matters independently with supervision when needed.
• Discretion and sensitivity for confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Family office structuring and governance.
• Acquisition, sale and restructuring of family/private businesses.
• Private capital investments and other M&A transactions.
• Trusts, asset protection and wealth structuring.
• Family agreements, succession and estate planning, intergenerational wealth transfer.
• Philanthropic structures and social investment coordination.

Skills

PAE 5+ years

Private practice

HNW client advisory

M&A / tax background

Job description

Premium Sydney firm is seeking a Private Clients & Family Office lawyer with 5+ years PAE to join its growth phase. You will advise high-net-worth individuals and families on structuring, wealth planning, and governance, coordinating across tax, corporate, and philanthropy teams.

Join at senior level with openings from Senior Associate to Special Counsel in Sydney or Melbourne, with ownership of matters, merit-based remuneration, and a supportive development program.