Senior Associate (Family Law) - NewcastleGenuine support, ongoing professional development and a clear pathway toward leadership and future equity participation.21st September, ****High-Quality Work.
Genuine Support.
A Clear Pathway to Leadership and Equity.
Are you ready to take the next meaningful step in your Family Law career?
Optio6 Talent Partners has partnered with a highly regarded specialist Family Law firm in Newcastle to appoint an experienced Family Lawyer who is looking for more than simply their next role.This opportunity offers meaningful and sophisticated work, genuine support, ongoing professional development and a transparent pathway toward leadership and future equity participation.Whether you are already based in the Newcastle region, considering relocating for the right opportunity, or looking for a firm where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded, this could be the career move you have been waiting for.The OpportunityYou will join one of the largest specialist Family Law teams in New South Wales outside of Sydney.The firm offers the resources and complexity of work that can be difficult to find within the local market, while maintaining a collaborative, supportive and people-focused culture.You will manage a varied caseload of parenting and property matters, including high-value and commercially complex cases.
You will also have access to experienced practitioners, Accredited Specialists and lawyers with more than 20 years of Family Law experience.This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise, develop your leadership capability and build a long-term future within a growing specialist firm.A Firm That Supports Its LawyersThis firm understands that lawyers do their best work when they have the right people, systems and resources around them.Its approach is centred around transparent workflows, practical processes, effective delegation, supportive leadership and technology that makes day-to-day practice easier.In practice, this means:access to established systems,



precedents and processesa strong legal support team to assist youthe ability to delegate appropriate tasks to Assistants, Paralegals and Junior Lawyersregular opportunities to discuss matters and seek guidanceongoing feedback and professional developmenta collaborative environment where knowledge is shareda genuine focus on wellbeing and sustainable ways of workingYou will be trusted to manage your matters with autonomy, while knowing experienced support is available when you need it.What You Will Be DoingIn this role, you will:manage Family Law matters from initial consultation through to resolutionwork across parenting, property and financial mattershandle complex and high-value casesappear in court and continue developing your advocacy capabilityprovide strategic, practical and empathetic advice to clientsbuild trusted relationships with clients and professional referrersmentor Graduates and Junior Lawyerscontribute positively to the team and broader firm culturecontinue developing your technical, commercial and leadership skillsAbout YouYou will ideally have at least five years of post-admission experience in Family Law.
Applicants with four years of strong and relevant Family Law experience may also be considered.This opportunity may suit you if you:can confidently manage files from commencement through to resolutionhave experience across parenting and property mattersare comfortable managing complex or high-value workhave advocacy experience and confidence appearing in courtenjoy mentoring and supporting less experienced lawyerstake pride in providing thoughtful advice and positive client outcomesvalue collaboration,



communication and shared knowledgewant your contribution to be recognised and rewardedare interested in developing toward leadership and, over time, potential equity participationare looking for a supportive environment where you can continue growing your careerWhat Is on OfferSalary of $130,000 to $150,000 + super (depending on experience, open to discussion)plus monthly commission opportunitiesannual salary reviewsa defined pathway toward Team Leader responsibilitiesgenuine long-term potential for equity participationstructured one-on-one meetings and quarterly career discussionsregular matter reviews and access to experienced practitionersleadership training and developmentsupport to achieve Specialist Accreditation, including an additional bonusannual CPD budget and fortnightly Lunch and Learn sessionsflexible working arrangementsbirthday leave and volunteering leavereward and recognition initiativesdedicated wellbeing supportthe resources of a broader legal services group of more than 50 peoplefuture career opportunities across the broader group, including SydneyConsidering a Move to Newcastle?
Newcastle offers an enviable coastal lifestyle, a thriving professional community and greater affordability than Sydney, without requiring you to compromise on the quality or complexity of your legal work.If you have been considering relocating, this opportunity provides the chance to build a long-term career with a respected and growing specialist firm that is genuinely committed to supporting and developing its people.Looking AheadThe firm has exciting plans for the future and is looking for an experienced Family Lawyer who wants to grow alongside it.For the right person, this role offers genuine progression into leadership, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work toward future equity participation within the business.All enquiries and applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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📌 Senior Associate [Family Law] - Newcastle (New South Wales)
🏢 Optio6 Talent Partners
📍 New South Wales