Senior Family Lawyer — Lead & Build Our Family Law Practice

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

A firm backing its family law offering for real growth, not just headcount

Career progression as the department expands

Versatile, outcome-focused working arrangements

A supportive team, great culture and a friendly, relaxed office atmosphere

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 strong 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

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📌 Senior Family Lawyer — Lead & Build Our Family Law Practice (Sydney)
🏢 KDA Legal
📍 Sydney