Brisbane CBD or Forest Lake | Hybrid and flexible
Lead and shape one of Queensland's fastest-growing estate litigation practices alongside one of Queensland's recognised succession lawyers. No timesheets. No billable hour targets. Genuine flexibility. A real leadership opportunity.
The chance
Nurture Law is a specialist Wills and Estates firm led by Kelly Gatehouse, recognised in Doyle's Guide and Best Lawyers Australia. Kelly is regularly appointed by the Court as an independent administrator and litigation guardian and is known for acting in complex succession disputes, estate administrations and strategic estate planning matters. The firm has grown consistently for five years and the estate disputes practice is now ready for a senior lawyer to help lead it.
This is not a role supporting someone else’s practice. You will run your own complex matters with full autonomy, shape litigation strategy across the practice, supervise and develop our junior lawyers and paralegals, and work directly with Kelly on the direction and growth of the firm. For the right person, there is a clear pathway to practice leadership, and we are open to a conversation about what that looks like for you.
What you will be doing
- Running complex estate litigation with autonomy: family provision applications, solemn form proceedings, contested grants, will validity, construction and rectification disputes, executor removal and equitable claims
- Setting strategy on the firm’s most significant and sensitive matters
- Appearing in Court, briefing counsel, and leading negotiations and mediations
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals
- Building referrer relationships and helping shape how the litigation practice grows
Who we are looking for You are an experienced estate litigator, whether currently at Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Partner level, who runs complex succession disputes end to end and is trusted to make the judgment calls. You supervise well, you handle emotionally charged matters with steadiness and empathy, and you are ready for your name to carry weight in a practice rather than sitting three layers down in someone else’s.
If you are a strong performer feeling capped where you are, this is the kind of firm where that changes.
Why lawyers stay here
- No timesheets and no billable targets. We price on fixed fees wherever possible, so your energy goes into outcomes, not units.
- Competitive remuneration. Aligned to the market and experience, reviewed annually against the full-year results of the firm.
- Genuine flexibility. Hybrid working, flexible hours, and offices in both Brisbane CBD and Forest Lake.
- A leadership runway. One Principal, a growing team, and room above you. Progression here is real.
- A culture people talk about. Kindness, clarity and consistency are how we actually operate, not poster words. Birthday leave, three gifted leave days a year, and regular team strategy days.
- Modern practice. We are a tech-forward firm that invests in tools and systems so lawyers can do the work they trained for.
A confidential conversation first We know the best people in this market are not actively looking, and that a quiet chat comes before a CV. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Kelly Gatehouse directly at
[email protected] or on 07 3174 5730. Nothing formal required.
Alternatively, apply with your CV via LinkedIn. All approaches are treated in strict confidence.
📌 Estate Litigation - Senior Associate | Special Counsel | Partner (Queensland)
🏢 Nurture Law
📍 Queensland