Senior Counsel – Estates & Commercial, Brisbane

Gorilla Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave policy

Purchased leave program

Novated leasing

Job summary

Top Law Firm in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Special Counsel in Estates & Commercial to provide expert guidance on estate planning, self-managed superannuation, asset protection and structuring for high-net-worth clients. You will lead advisory work on wills, trusts, SMSFs and Powers of Attorney with a practical, commercially-focused mindset.

Minimum 5+ years PAE in a respected firm is required. Competitive salary and flexible work arrangements are offered, with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years PAE in a well-regarded firm.
• Expertise in estate and succession planning matters.
• Experience drafting wills, testamentary trusts, enduring Powers of Attorney, trust deeds and binding death benefit nominations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic advice on asset protection and succession for high-net-worth clients, covering personal estates and business assets.
• Oversee succession and estate planning for businesses, family trusts and SMSFs.
• Manage asset protection matters, including setting up testamentary trusts and family trusts.
• Draft and plan comprehensive Wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Navigate tax considerations in estate planning.

Skills

Estate planning

Succession planning

Wills drafting

Powers of Attorney

Trusts and SMSFs

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or JD and admitted to practice

Tools

Job description

Top Law Firm in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Special Counsel in Estates & Commercial to provide expert guidance on estate planning, self-managed superannuation, asset protection and structuring for high-net-worth clients. You will lead advisory work on wills, trusts, SMSFs and Powers of Attorney with a practical, commercially-focused mindset.

Minimum 5+ years PAE in a respected firm is required. Competitive salary and flexible work arrangements are offered, with a comprehensive benefits program.