Senior Family Lawyer (3+ 6 PQE)

Lead Your Own Practice | Pathway to Senior Associate & Partnership

$130,000– $200,000 + Super At Hammond Nguyen Turnbull (HNT), we are building something different.

Our Family Law practice is experiencing significant growth,

and we are looking for an experienced Family Lawyer who wants more than just another job. This is an opportunity to take ownership of your matters, help shape the future of a growing team, and build a long-term career within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

Whether you are an experienced Associate looking to step into a more senior role or a Senior Lawyer seeking greater autonomy and progression, we would love to speak with you.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with Maria Valenzuela, Partner of Family

Law and relationship be trusted to manage your own practice across either a broad range of parenting and/or property matters. Our teams are structured to deal with either mainly complex parenting matters and complex parenting matters and complex property matters.

You will have the autonomy to run your files, build strong client relationships, play an active role in mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals as the team continues to grow and develop strong business development skills.

This is a role for someone who enjoys advocacy, strategy,

client engagement, and wants to become a recognised leader within a successful

Family Law practice.

Responsibilities

Manage your own Family Law matters from commencement through to resolution

Conduct either complex parenting or complex property matters

Appear in Court, mediations, conciliations and dispute resolution conferences

Draft Court documents, affidavits,



submissions and correspondence

Provide strategic advice to clients through sensitive and complex situations

Brief and liaise with Counsel

Mentor and support junior lawyers and paralegals

Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the Family Law team

Build and maintain strong referral and professional relationships

Build and/or grow strong business development skills

About You

You will ideally have

3 or plus years PQE practising predominantly in Family Law

Strong technical knowledge across parenting and property matters

Experience managing your own files with minimal supervision

Excellent drafting, advocacy and communication skills

Solid client relationship management abilities A collaborative leadership style and willingness to mentor junior team members

Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to practice development A genuine passion for Family Law and helping clients navigate challenging circumstances

What We Offer

Direct access to experienced Partners and senior leadership

Exposure to complex and high-value Family Law matters

Genuine autonomy and trust The opportunity to help shape and grow a Family Law team A supportive, down-to-earth and collaborative culture

Clear career progression opportunities

Long-term pathway to Senior Associate, Special Counsel and Partnership

Flexibility without sacrificing career growth

Apply Now

If you are looking for a role where you can take the next step in your Family Law career, work alongside respected practitioners, and become part of a growing and ambitious firm, we would love to hear from you.

All applications will be treated with strict confidence.

📌 Senior Family Lawyer (3+ 6 PQE) (Sydney)
🏢 Hammond Nguyen Turnbull
📍 Sydney