Senior Family Lawyer — Autonomy, Development & Elite Firm

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development
Wellness program
Annual retreat
Autonomy to run files

Job summary

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in Melbourne to join a high-performing family law team. You will work on high-net-worth separations, complex asset division, and succession planning tailored for business owners and founders, under the guidance of a senior Partner.

The role offers autonomy to run your own files, a collaborative culture, and best-in-class benefits including professional development and wellness programs.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years PAE in family law.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a broad range of family law matters, including high-net-worth separations and complex asset division.
  • Work autonomously on files with guidance from a Partner and contribute to strategy and mentoring.

Skills

Family law
High net worth
Asset division
Succession planning

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel in Melbourne to join a high-performing family law team. You will work on high-net-worth separations, complex asset division, and succession planning tailored for business owners and founders, under the guidance of a senior Partner.

The role offers autonomy to run your own files, a collaborative culture, and best-in-class benefits including professional development and wellness programs.

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