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
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
Strong 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 growth opportunities
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📌 Senior Associate - Family Law (Sydney)
🏢 Hammond Nguyen Turnbull
📍 Sydney