Senior Associate to Partner | Employment/Estates/Commercial/Property

Approach Consulting Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Revenue sharing 50/50–70/30

Autonomy to run own practice

Established Canberra firm

Job summary

Approach Consulting Pty in Canberra is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to Partner. You will have the autonomy to run your own practice, manage client relationships and build a client base within an established firm that supports flexible revenue sharing.

The opportunity includes revenue splits between 50/50 and 70/30, with a base salary option to provide runway. Applicants across Employment, Estates, Wills & Estates, and Property/Commercial will be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise and an established background in Employment Law, Wills & Estates, Property & Commercial or related practice areas.
• Ability to independently manage client relationships and matters.
• Commercial mindset with an interest in developing and growing a practice.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your own practice within an established Canberra firm.
• Develop and manage client relationships and matters across designated practice areas.
• Structure arrangements to reflect experience, practice area and business development capabilities.

Skills

Client management

Business development

Commercial mindset

Practice management

Job description

Senior Associate to Partner | Employment/Estates/Commercial/Property

Take control of your practice, retain more of what you earn and enjoy the freedom to build your own client base within an established Canberra law firm.
Are you an experienced Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Partner looking for greater autonomy, increased earning potential and the opportunity to run your practice on your own terms?

We have partnered with an established, leading Canberra law firm offering a genuinely different approach to legal practice. This is an opportunity to take ownership of your own practice, develop your client base and benefit from a flexible revenue-sharing model, without the financial and operational burden of establishing an independent firm.

With revenue splits ranging from 50/50 through to 70/30, depending on the arrangement, this opportunity offers an attractive alternative to traditional salaried positions and conventional partnership structures. 'Ramp up' with a base salary can also be considered to ensure you have the runway required to get going.

The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an established practitioner who wants greater control over their career, clients and financial outcomes.
You'll have the autonomy to manage and grow your own practice, supported by an established firm with an existing market presence, professional infrastructure and administrative support.

Whether you have an established client following or are looking to develop your own practice, there is flexibility to structure an arrangement that reflects your experience, practice area and business development capability.

Practice Areas Considered

The firm is interested in speaking with experienced practitioners across:

• Employment Law: Workplace relations, employment disputes, advisory and general employment matters.
• Wills & Estates: Estate planning, succession, probate, estate administration and contested estates.
• Property & Commercial: Commercial and residential property, leasing, conveyancing, commercial transactions and general business advisory.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Attractive Revenue Split: Retain between 50% and 70% of the revenue you generate.
• Practice Autonomy: Run your own practice, manage client relationships and take ownership of your matters.
• Established Infrastructure: Benefit from the backing, reputation and operational support of an established Canberra firm.
• Greater Earning Potential: Your financial outcomes are more directly aligned with the work you generate and manage.
• Flexible Arrangement: An opportunity to negotiate a structure that suits your practice, experience and ambitions.
• Alternative to Traditional Partnership: Enjoy the independence of running your own practice without the full financial and operational responsibilities of establishing a standalone firm.

About You

We are interested in speaking with established lawyers from Senior Associate through to Partner level who are looking for a different approach to practising law.

You will ideally bring:

• Strong technical expertise and an established background in one of the identified practice areas.
• The confidence and capability to independently manage client relationships and matters.
• A commercial mindset and an interest in developing and growing a practice.
• Strong communication, relationship management and business development skills.
• A desire for greater autonomy, flexibility and control over your earning potential.

If you are considering partnership, contemplating establishing your own practice or simply looking for a better commercial arrangement that rewards your experience and client following, this is an opportunity worth exploring.