Special Counsel - Family Law

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 300.000 - 400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Attractive remuneration package

High-quality work

Flexibility: 2–3 days work from home

Partnership opportunities

Supportive culture

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment partners with a boutique Melbourne family law practice to recruit an experienced Special Counsel. You will manage complex, high-net-worth matters for a sophisticated client base in a supportive, career-focused environment.

This role offers exceptional remuneration with a $300,000–$400,000 package, genuine flexibility with 2–3 days working from home, and a clear pathway to partnership for long-term advancement within a premium practice.

Qualifikationen

• Experienced Family Lawyer at Special Counsel level with strong technical expertise in complex matters.
• Experience handling high-net-worth clients and sophisticated financial and property issues.
• Confident practitioner who delivers outstanding client service and collaborates well with a team.
• Interested in potential partnership opportunities and career progression within a specialist Family Law practice.

Aufgaben

• Manage complex family law matters for high-net-worth clients.
• Focus on practicing at a high level without pressure to bring in new work.
• Collaborate with leadership and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Progress toward partnership opportunities within the firm.

Kenntnisse

Family Law

Special Counsel

High-net-worth clients

Client service

Collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Melbourne VIC (Hybrid) | Full time | $300,000 - $400,000 package

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Law Special Counsel to join one of Melbourne’s most highly regarded boutique specialist Family Law firms. Working with a sophisticated client base of very high-net-worth individuals, you will manage complex and high-value family law matters within an established and highly regarded practice.

This is an opportunity to focus on practising at the highest level without the pressure or expectation of bringing in your own work. With strong leadership, an exceptional team environment and potential partnership opportunities, this role offers a genuine platform for long-term career progression.

If you’re looking for an opportunity that combines excellent remuneration, high-quality work, genuine flexibility and a potential pathway to partnership, this could be the move you’ve been waiting for.

On Offer

• Exceptional remuneration: Attractive package of $300,000–$400,000.
• High-quality work: Manage complex Family Law matters involving very high-net-worth clients.
• No expectation of introducing work: Focus on your practice without the expectation of bringing in your own work.
• Partnership opportunities: Genuine potential to progress into partnership within the firm.
• Outstanding flexibility: Enjoy 2–3 days working from home, with flexibility around school drop-offs and pick-ups.
• Supportive culture: Join a collaborative team with exceptional leadership, where colleagues genuinely support and champion one another.

About You

• An experienced Family Lawyer operating at Special Counsel level, with strong technical expertise across complex Family Law matters.
• Experienced in managing high-net-worth clients and sophisticated financial and property matters.
• A confident and capable practitioner who takes pride in delivering outstanding client service.
• A collaborative team player who values contributing to a supportive and positive working environment.
• Interested in potential partnership opportunities and continuing to develop your career within a specialist Family Law practice.