Senior Lawyer: Wills & Estates

Naiman Clarke; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days WFH)

Mentorship from a Specialist

Recruitment support

Job summary

Naiman Clarke is partnering with a leading Sydney law firm to recruit a senior Wills & Estates lawyer. The role focuses on estate and succession matters, contested proceedings, and trust structures, with exposure to advisory and dispute resolution work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years PQE and is Australian or NZ-qualified. The firm offers flexible hybrid work arrangements (2 days WFH) and a pathway to mentor junior lawyers within a high-profile practice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in wills & estates or a top-tier firm.
• Australian or New Zealand qualified lawyer.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate and succession law matters, contested proceedings, and trust structures.
• Exposure to advisory and dispute resolution work.

Skills

Mentoring juniors

Estate law

Advisory & dispute resolution

Education

Australian or New Zealand legal qualification

Job description

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

• Benefit from the mentorship of a widely recognised Specialist, whilst guiding juniors in the team
• Elevate your caseload with diverse clientele who bring complex yet stimulating matters
• Enjoy flexible working (2 days WFH)

About your new employer:

• Greater Sydney’s go‑to firm for trusted, high‑quality legal services
• Award‑winning reputation, Certified Great Place to Work and high‑profile clients

About the role:

• Manage estate and succession law matters, contested proceedings, and trust structures
• Exposure to both advisory and dispute resolution work

The ideal candidate:

• 5+ years PQE coming from a well‑regarded Wills & Estates practice or law firm.
• Australian or New Zealand legally qualified

Why work with us?

• We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available
• You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role
• We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market
• Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector