The Role
This senior position will suit an experiencedWills & Estates Lawyerwho has spent the majority of their career specialising in this area and is confident advising on complex estate planning, estate administration and contentious estate matters.
Working with high-net-worth individuals, families and clients with sophisticated business and investment structures, you will take a leading role within the practice while continuing to manage complex, high-level matters.
A key part of the position will be leading and mentoring an experienced team, while contributing to the ongoing development and direction of the practice.
There is flexibility around how the role may be structured, including part-time arrangements for the right candidate.
The firm is also open to speaking with established practitioners who may be considering winding down their own practice and are looking for the right succession pathway.
The Work
Your practice will cover a broad range of complex Wills & Estates matters, including:
Complex estate and succession planning
Estate planning involving companies, trusts and other business or investment structures
Preparation and review of Wills, testamentary trusts and Powers of Attorney
Complex estate administration and probate matters
Estate and Will disputes and related litigation
Succession issues involving family and privately held businesses
Working alongside clients' accountants, financial advisers and other professional advisers
Advising clients on significant legislative and regulatory developments affecting Wills & Estates
About You
You will be an accomplished Wills & Estates practitioner with10+ years' PAEwithin this area of practice.
You will also bring:
Strong technical expertise across estate planning, administration and litigation
Experience advising high-net-worth and sophisticated private clients
Confidence dealing with complex family, trust and business structures
Sound judgement and the ability to provide clear, practical advice
Strong drafting, communication and client relationship skills
The experience and credibility to lead, support and mentor senior lawyers
A robust understanding of current and emerging developments in Wills & Estates
A collaborative approach to building trusted relationships with clients and professional referrers
About our client
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded boutique Commercial CBD law firm, ideally located in the heart of the city and close to public transport.
Known for its down-to-earth culture and practical approach, the firm delivers expert advice across Commercial and Business Law, Property (including residential and commercial conveyancing, leasing and developments) and Estate and Succession Planning.
You'll work with a high-quality client base, supported by a collaborative and experienced team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes.
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