Special Counsel / Partner - Family Law (Private Practice) Special Counsel / Partner – Family Law (Private Practice)

Special Counsel/Partner Family Lawyer

role (10+ yrs PAE) – $200k + bonuses, flexible culture, quality files.

3 Key Points:

$200k base + bonuses with clear growth to equity pathways

Lead complex parenting & property matters with strong admin support

Flexible, people-first culture in a specialist family law team

About the Client: Our client is a well-established, specialist family law practice with a strong reputation in private practice matters. The team is known for a supportive, team-oriented approach, with systems and resources built to deliver excellent outcomes for clients while keeping work sustainable for lawyers.

About the Position:

Our client is looking for a

Senior Family Lawyer

(Special Counsel/Partner level) to take ownership of a significant stream of family law work and help shape the next stage of the practice.

You’ll manage complex matters end-to-end and provide leadership across the team, including mentoring, supervising and contributing to strategy on higher-risk files. The work is a mix of advisory, negotiation and litigation, with scope to deepen your strengths (or build new ones) across:

High-value property settlements (including business structures, trusts and complex asset pools)

Parenting matters (relocations, contraventions, recovery, risk issues)

Domestic and family violence matters and urgent applications

Financial agreements (pre/post/separation)



and consent order pathways

Mediation preparation, settlement conferences and court advocacy

If you enjoy running your own practice within a team environment—without the heavy corporate feel—this is built for you.

Key Requirements:

Minimum

10 years’ experience in family law private practice

Strong technical capability across parenting and property matters

Demonstrated experience running litigation files (FMC/FCFCOA) and negotiations

Confidence mentoring lawyers and contributing to a positive team culture

Commercial mindset (client care, file strategy, and practice growth)

Australian practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one)

On Offer:

Our client offers a senior seat with genuine influence, flexibility, and rewards that reflect your level.

$200,000 base salary + bonuses

Flexible work arrangements and a culture that respects life outside work

Quality matters and a steady workflow (no “empty diary” anxiety)

Strong support structure (admin/processes) to keep you focused on legal work

Opportunity to step into a true leadership role and shape the practice’s direction (Partner role)

Clear pathway for the right person to cement long-term seniority/partnership outcomes

$200k base + bonuses with clear growth to equity pathways

Lead complex parenting & property matters with strong admin support

Flexible, people-first culture in a specialist family law team

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📌 Special Counsel / Partner - Family Law (Private Practice) (Brisbane)
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