Senior Family Lawyer - Senior Associate, Special Counsel, Partner

Family Law Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Partner | Gold Coast

Ready to Lead, Grow and Make Your Mark in Family Law?

Are you an experienced Family Lawyer ready to take the lead, shape a team and build something meaningful — without sacrificing the lifestyle you’ve worked hard to achieve? This is your opportunity to step into a genuine leadership role with a well-established and highly regarded Gold Coast law firm with a strong track record in the region.

About you

We’re looking for an ambitious, people-focused Family Law professional who enjoys the best of both worlds: hands-on legal work and the opportunity to lead, mentor and grow a team.

Whether you’re already a Partner looking for the right firm to call home, or a Special Counsel or Senior Associate ready to take that next step, this could be the career-defining opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Key responsibilities

- Lead from the front: Manage a diverse Family Law caseload while setting the standard for quality, client service and professional excellence.

- Build and inspire your team: Lead a team comprising of Associates, Lawyers, Law Clerks and Paralegals, providing guidance, mentoring and support to help them thrive.

- Balance leadership with hands-on work: Enjoy a realistic daily billable target, allowing room for team management.

- Drive growth and opportunity:



Get involved in marketing, networking and business development initiatives to strengthen the practice and expand your professional profile.

- Collaborate and connect: Work alongside supportive Partners across multiple practice areas in a firm that values teamwork and shared success.

What you can look forward to

- Genuine leadership: Take ownership of the Family Law team and play a meaningful role in its continued success.

- An established platform: Benefit from a respected local brand and regular recent client enquiries.

- Supportive leadership: Work alongside experienced Partners who value collaboration and professional relationships.

- Room to grow: Access support for your ongoing professional development and career progression.

- Genuine Flexibility: Don't need to compromise on your own work/life balance, tap into the firm's competitive flexibility benefits such as Work from Home or flexible start/finish times.

- A lifestyle worth making the move for: Enjoy everything the Gold Coast has to offer, from shorter commutes and beautiful weather to sandy beaches and weekends that feel like weekends.

Here, career ambition and quality of life don't have to compete. You can do challenging, rewarding work, lead a team you’re proud of and still have time to enjoy life beyond the office.

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📌 Senior Family Lawyer - Senior Associate, Special Counsel, Partner (City of Gold Coast)
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