Are you an accomplished Family Lawyer looking to join aspecialist family law practicewhere you can take on a senior role with genuine autonomy, influence and career progression?
Our Client is awell-established specialist family law practiceseeking an experiencedSenior Associate / Special Counsel-level Family Lawyerto join its growing team in Sydney CBD.
This is a senior appointment suited to a highly capable family law practitioner who can take ownership of sophisticated matters, provide strategic guidance to clients, mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice.
You will work alongside experienced family law practitioners in a collaborative, high-performing environment, with strong administrative and paralegal support allowing you to focus on complex legal work, client relationships and practice growth.
The Role
You will independently manage complex family law matters, including:
High-value property settlements and complex financial matters
Parenting disputes
Financial agreements
Relocation and recovery applications
Child support, divorce and de facto matters
Matters involving businesses, trusts and complex asset structures
You will manage files from initial strategy through to settlement or final hearing, appear in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, represent clients at mediations, brief Counsel and provide strategic advice on complex matters.




As a senior member of the practice, you will alsomentor junior lawyers, provide technical guidance and contribute to business development and practice growth.
About You
You will have:
Admission as a Solicitor in NSW
7+ years' PQE, predominantly in Family Law
Solid experience in complex parenting and property matters
Excellent advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills
The ability to manage sophisticated matters and clients autonomously
Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers
Strong commercial judgment and client relationship skills
Accredited Specialist in Family Law, or substantial equivalent expertise, will be highly regarded
An interest in developing referral relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice
What's on Offer
Senior Salary + Performance Bonus
High-quality, complex family law matters
Genuine leadership and career progression opportunities
Significant autonomy and ownership of your practice
Dedicated administrative and paralegal support
Modern Sydney CBD officesin Angel Place
Collaborative, specialist family law team
1 day per week work from home, with a view to 2 days for the right candidate
If you are an experienced Family Lawyer looking to take the next step within aspecialist family law practice, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Family Law (New South Wales)
🏢 Elias Recruitment
📍 New South Wales