Senior Associate / Special Counsel – Wills and Estates

Location : Sydney, NSW

Salary : Competitive + Perks

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join a highly regarded boutique law firm with an excellent reputation in the Wills & Estates space. Due to continued growth and an increasing pipeline of quality work, the firm is looking to appoint an experienced practitioner to play a key role within its expanding private client practice.

The Role

You will work closely with the Partners while managing your own diverse practice across a broad range of private client matters. The role offers exposure to sophisticated estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation work, acting for individuals, families, business owners and high-net-worth clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a senior position with genuine responsibility, client contact and long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

- Advising clients on comprehensive estate planning strategies, including complex wills and testamentary trusts.
- Managing probate and letters of administration applications.




- Advising on estate administration from commencement through to final distribution.
- Acting in family provision claims and other contested estate matters.
- Preparing enduring powers of attorney, appointments of enduring guardian and related succession planning documents.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while delivering commercially focused and practical advice.
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
- Working closely with the Partners on complex and high-value private client matters.

About You

- Admitted solicitor with 6+ years' PQE in Wills & Estates.
- Strong experience across estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation.
- Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail.
- A client-focused approach with outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
- Previous mentoring or supervision experience will be highly regarded.

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📌 Wills and Estates Solicitor (City of Sydney)
🏢 The Andersen Partnership
📍 City of Sydney