- Genuine pathway to Partnership within a specialist family law firm
- Focus on complex family law without business administration burden
- Lead, mentor and influence a growing legal team

Partner Level | Family Lawyer – Brisbane CBD

Partner Level Family Lawyer role in Brisbane CBD offering leadership, growth and a genuine pathway to Partnership.

On Offer:

- Competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives
- Genuine pathway to Partnership and long-term leadership opportunities
- Brisbane CBD location within a modern specialist legal environment
- Consistent flow of quality family law matters
- Dedicated administrative, client care, and operational support teams
- Reduced focus on networking, billing administration, and non-legal tasks
- Hybrid working arrangements and flexible work options
- Supportive culture focused on sustainable high performance
- Access to ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities

About the Firm:

Our client is a rapidly growing specialist family law practice with a solid reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes for clients across Australia. Family law is the firm’s sole focus, allowing their lawyers to develop deep expertise while working alongside experienced professionals dedicated to achieving the best possible results.

The firm supports clients through some of the most complex and sensitive stages of their lives, including relationship breakdowns, financial disputes, parenting challenges, and high-value asset matters. With established systems, dedicated support teams, and a strong pipeline of work,



our client allows senior lawyers to focus on practising family law rather than spending excessive time on administration, billing, and business development.

As the firm continues to expand, our client is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer who is ready to step into a genuine leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future direction of the practice.

About the Position:

Our client is seeking a Partner Level - Family Lawyer to join their Brisbane CBD team and take on a key leadership position within a specialist family law environment.

This opportunity is suited to a Senior Associate, Special Counsel, Team Leader, or existing Partner who is looking for a clearer pathway to Partnership, greater leadership responsibility, or a platform where they can focus on high-quality legal work without the traditional pressures of building a practice from the ground up.

You will manage a sophisticated portfolio of family law matters, including complex property settlements, parenting disputes, financial agreements, divorce proceedings, family violence matters, international asset considerations, and high-net-worth financial matters.

Working alongside experienced family law professionals, you will have access to strong operational support,



established processes, and dedicated client care resources, allowing you to focus on providing strategic advice, negotiating outcomes, mentoring lawyers, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

This role provides the opportunity to:

- Lead and mentor junior lawyers within a growing specialist team
- Work on complex and high-value family law matters
- Develop your leadership profile and influence firm strategy
- Progress towards Partnership through genuine career development

Key Requirements:

- 8+ years PAE experience with strong Family Law expertise (private practice experience is needed for this role)
- Experience managing complex parenting and property matters
- Strong technical ability and confidence handling sophisticated files
- Proven ability to build trusted client relationships
- Leadership, mentoring, or team management experience
- Commercial mindset and interest in contributing to practice growth
- Passion for delivering exceptional client outcomes

Contact Details:

Take the next step in your family law career and explore a leadership opportunity with genuine Partnership potential.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 468 713 572
LinkedIn: Karl Stanley

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📌 Partner | Family Law (Brisbane)
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 Brisbane