Senior Wills and Estates Lawyer – Lead Complex Matters

McCullough Robertson

Sydney

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

McCullough Robertson's Wills and Estates team in Sydney seeks a lawyer with a strong estate litigation and planning focus to handle sophisticated matters for high net worth clients. You will manage your own files with minimal supervision, collaborate with partners in Brisbane and Sydney, and provide strategic advice to beneficiaries while developing leadership capability.

The role offers a collaborative culture, professional development, and the opportunity to influence complex estates in a

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years’ post-admission experience.
  • Wide-ranging experience across wills, estates, trusts and succession law.
  • Strong communication skills and client-facing leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Manage your own files with minimal supervision.
  • Collaborate with Sydney and Brisbane partners and colleagues.
  • Provide strategic advice to beneficiaries and executors.
  • Lead matters and mentor junior lawyers as needed.

Skills

Estate litigation
Estate planning
Estate administration
Wills & Estates Law
Leadership

Job description

McCullough Robertson's Wills and Estates team in Sydney seeks a lawyer with a strong estate litigation and planning focus to handle sophisticated matters for high net worth clients. You will manage your own files with minimal supervision, collaborate with partners in Brisbane and Sydney, and provide strategic advice to beneficiaries while developing leadership capability.

The role offers a collaborative culture, professional development, and the opportunity to influence complex estates in a

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