Job Description

An opportunity is available for an experienced senior lawyer to join a growing Melbourne practice with genuine scope to develop and build a practice of their own.

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This opportunity could suit an established practitioner looking for a current platform from which to grow an existing client base, or a senior lawyer who has developed strong market relationships and is ready to take the next step towards building their own practice.

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You will have the autonomy to develop client relationships, pursue new opportunities and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the business, while benefiting from the support and resources of an established legal practice.

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Depending on your experience, client relationships and longer-term objectives, there is flexibility around the level of appointment, including the potential for a genuine partnership opportunity.

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The Role

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The position will be shaped to an extent around your experience and the practice you are looking to develop.

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You will have the opportunity to:

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- Develop and grow your own client base and practice.
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- Manage existing relationships while actively pursuing new opportunities.
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- Take ownership of matters and senior client relationships.
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- Develop a clear business development strategy for your area of expertise.
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- Work collaboratively with practitioners across complementary practice areas.
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- Identify opportunities for referrals and broader client development.
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- Participate in networking, relationship development and broader market engagement.
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- Contribute to the strategic growth and direction of the practice.
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- Mentor and support other lawyers as your practice develops.
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- Build a sustainable practice with established operational and professional support around you.
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The firm is interested in speaking with senior lawyers from a range of commercial practice areas,



particularly those with experience across transactional, advisory, disputes, property, projects or related areas.

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About You

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You will be an experienced Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Partner who is looking for greater ownership over the next stage of your career.

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You may already have an established client following, or you may have reached a point in your career where you have developed the relationships, reputation and commercial confidence to begin building a practice of your own.

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Ideally, you will bring:

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- Strong technical capability within your area of expertise.
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- Established client and industry relationships or demonstrated business development capability.
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- A commercial and entrepreneurial approach.
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- Confidence managing senior client relationships.
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- An interest in developing new business and growing a practice.
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- A strong professional network within your market.
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- The ability to work autonomously while collaborating with the broader team.
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- A genuine ambition to build something over the longer term.
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An existing client following would be advantageous, particularly at Partner level, but is not necessarily essential where there is a credible chance to develop a sustainable practice.

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The Opportunity for You

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This is an opportunity for a senior lawyer who wants greater influence over their career, clients and practice development without having to establish a business independently.

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You will have the freedom to build your market and develop your client base while having the infrastructure, resources and support of an established practice around you.

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For the right person, there is genuine scope to progress into partnership or join at Partner level, depending on experience and existing practice.

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The position offers considerable flexibility for an ambitious senior lawyer looking to build a long-term practice and have a meaningful role in its future growth.

📌 Special Counsel (Victoria)
🏢 JLegal Australia
📍 Victoria