Why KDA Legal We are a boutique Sydney firm known for the quality and trust of our client relationships, with a loyal client base generating consistent repeat work. Based in a prime CBD location, our firm offers genuine support including fully paid CPD, KPI-based bonuses, flexible working arrangements, and a relaxed, friendly office culture, alongside real opportunity to lead and grow a practice area from a position of trust and authority. Salary range and features of this role:
- $125K to $160K plus. super, depending on experience
- KPI bonuses on top of base salary
- CPD fully paid for
- The chance to take the reins of a growing family law practice within a boutique Sydney firm already running sophisticated, high-value matters
- Genuine carriage: your strategy, your client relationships, your decisions
- A firm backing its family law offering for real growth, not just headcount
- Career progression as the department expands
- Flexible, outcome-focused working arrangements
- A supportive team, great culture and a friendly, relaxed office atmosphere
- Prime CBD location
- A firm that would rather find the right person than the fastest hire
About the role
A senior family law role with real authority to run and shape a growing practice area:
- Run complex property settlement and parenting matters, including matters involving business and trust structures, multi-entity valuations, superannuation and expert evidence
- Take full carriage of high-value, high-conflict files from instruction through to resolution or trial
- Build and lead the family law team as the department grows, with input into how it's structured and resourced
- Shape the firm's family law offering alongside its leadership. This is a seat at the table, not just a desk in the department
- Take part in networking, marketing and business development to grow the practice's profile and referral base
- Work with interesting clients and a robust flow of repeat instructions, reflecting the firm's reputation and the trust it's built with its client base What you'll bring
- A minimum of 3–5 years PQE in family law
- Demonstrated experience running property settlement and parenting matters, with exposure to complex financial or corporate-structure disputes a strong advantage
- The confidence and judgement to take ownership of a practice area, not just a caseload
- A current NSW practising certificate
- Comfort with high-conflict litigation, negotiation, and court appearances at an interim and final hearing level
- A collaborative mindset that fits a close-knit, friendly team environment
How to apply
Apply via Seek, or direct enquiries in confidence to Khoder Dandachli, Principal, KDA Legal
- [
[email protected]](mailto:
[email protected]) or [02 8029 0181](tel:02 8029 0181).
📌 Senior Family Lawyer — Lead (Sydney)
🏢 KDA Legal
📍 Sydney