Are you a senior Wills & Estates Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career?
Take ownership of your practice and mentor junior lawyers eager to learn from you!
If you’re ready for a role where you can truly lead, grow, and make a difference in the Wills & Estates space, keep reading...
A boutique firm in Brisbane’s CBD is looking for an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its established Wills & Estates practice.
This is a rare opportunity for a senior practitioner to step into a leadership role with real influence, working alongside a respectful team and a strong support network. The position offers a blend of autonomy, high-quality work, and the chance to mentor junior staff as the team continues to grow.
What you will be doing:
- Managing a wide-ranging portfolio of estate planning and estate administration matters with minimal supervision
- Advising clients on complex matters, maintaining excellent client relationships
- Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers, with 1–2 expected to report directly within the next year or so
- Contributing to ongoing business development and maintaining strong referral connections
- Achieving a realistic daily billable target (approx. 5.5 hours)
What are we looking for?
- A Senior Associate or Special Counsel-level lawyer with extensive experience in Wills & Estates
- The ability to run files independently and take ownership of matters from start to finish
- A collaborative mindset with robust communication skills and a genuine interest in mentoring junior staff
- An Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates is highly regarded but not essential
- Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to the continued growth of the team
Why this role?
You will be joining a down-to-earth, well-established team of professionals in a firm known for its consistency, integrity, and client-focused approach. The Wills & Estates team is supported by experienced paralegals and works alongside a property team in the same office.
Based in Brisbane’s CBD, the firm offers a supportive office culture, and once trust is built, flexibility to work from home may be available after building trust.
- Leadership opportunity with a respected Brisbane firm
- No micromanagement – run your matters with autonomy
- Steady pipeline of quality work from loyal referral sources
- Supportive team culture with long-term career potential
- Competitive salary on offer, reflective of experience and capability
If you're a senior estates lawyer considering your next move, this is an opportunity worth exploring.