Job Description
Seeking 9 + years PAE in family law. Complex family law matters involving high-net-worth asset structures.
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Doyle's Guide listed firm, located in the Sydney CBD.
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Strong pipeline of complex matters from day one with autonomy.
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Sensible billables, strong support and no internal politics
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Firms speak endlessly about "culture", "flexibility", and "career pathways", while quietly expecting senior lawyers to bill themselves into a mild state of collapse and generate half the firm's revenue before anyone mentions Partnership.
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This firm has taken a more rational approach.
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They are a highly regarded boutique family law practice in the Sydney CBD with a strong reputation for sophisticated financial matters, intelligent strategy, and good outcomes delivered. Their work is complex, often involving substantial asset pools, business interests, trusts and intergenerational wealth.
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They are now looking for a Special Counsel because the practice continues to grow through referrals, reputation, and longstanding client relationships, and they need another senior lawyer capable of operating with confidence and independence.
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This is not a role where you spend six months proving you deserve quality files. The work is already there. You will step directly into a solid pipeline of complex matters with the autonomy to run them properly, supported by experienced practitioners who understand that senior lawyers generally do their best work when they are trusted.
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The structure of the firm is refreshingly sensible. Billable expectations sit at around five hours a day. There is proper administrative and paralegal support. The leadership team is commercially astute without treating every interaction like a quarterly earnings call. Lawyers are encouraged to build relationships and develop professionally, but there is no appetite for internal politics or presenteeism masquerading as commitment.
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And perhaps most importantly, this is a firm that understands longevity. Sustainability matter and for the right person, there is a genuine pathway to Partnership.
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This role will suit an experienced family lawyer who enjoys sophisticated work, values autonomy, and would prefer to spend their time practising law rather than navigating bureaucracy.
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📌 Special Counsel (Family Lawyer) (New South Wales)
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