Are you an accomplished Family Lawyer looking to join a

specialist family law practice

where you can take on a senior role with genuine autonomy, influence and career progression?

Our Client is a

well-established specialist family law practice

seeking an experienced

Senior Associate / Special Counsel-level Family Lawyer

to join its growing team in Sydney CBD.

This is a senior appointment suited to a highly capable family law practitioner who can take ownership of sophisticated matters, provide strategic guidance to clients, mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice.

You will work alongside experienced family law practitioners in a collaborative, high-performing environment, with strong administrative and paralegal support allowing you to focus on complex legal work, client relationships and practice growth.

The Role You will independently manage complex family law matters, including:

High-value property settlements and complex financial matters

Parenting disputes

Financial agreements

Relocation and recovery applications

Child support, divorce and de facto matters

Matters involving businesses, trusts and complex asset structures

You will manage files from initial strategy through to settlement or final hearing, appear in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, represent clients at mediations,



brief Counsel and provide strategic advice on complex matters.

As a senior member of the practice, you will also

mentor junior lawyers, provide technical guidance and contribute to business development and practice growth .

About You You will have:

Admission as a Solicitor in NSW

7+ years' PQE , predominantly in Family Law

Strong experience in complex parenting and property matters

Excellent advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills

The ability to manage sophisticated matters and clients autonomously

Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers

Strong commercial judgment and client relationship skills

Accredited Specialist in Family Law, or substantial equivalent expertise, will be highly regarded

An interest in developing referral relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice

What's on Offer

Senior Salary + Performance Bonus

High-quality, complex family law matters

Genuine leadership and career progression opportunities

Significant autonomy and ownership of your practice

Dedicated administrative and paralegal support

Modern Sydney CBD officesin Angel Place

Team-oriented, specialist family law team

1 day per week work from home, with a view to 2 days for the right candidate

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📌 Senior Family Lawyer — Autonomy, Leadership & High-Value Matters (Haymarket)
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