Special Counsel - Family Law

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration $300k–$400k

Work from home 2–3 days

Partnership pathway

Supportive culture

Job summary

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment is partnering with a premier Melbourne boutique to recruit an experienced Family Law Special Counsel. The role involves managing complex, high-value matters for a sophisticated client base, with no pressure to bring in new work.

The opportunity offers strong leadership, a collaborative team, and genuine potential for partnership, plus significant flexibility including 2–3 days of work from home.

Qualifications

• Experienced Family Lawyer operating at Special Counsel level.
• Experienced in managing high-net-worth clients and sophisticated financial and property matters.
• Collaborative team player who contributes to a supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Family Law matters for very high-net-worth clients.
• Provide high-quality client service and strategic advisory.
• Contribute to a positive culture and potential pathway to partnership.

Skills

Special Counsel level

Family Law

High-net-worth clients

Client service

Collaboration

Job description

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.