Senior Family Lawyer | Award Winning Sydney CBD Family Law Firm This is a rare senior family law opportunity combining high-quality work, genuine mentoring influence and a clear pathway forward. You will join a specialist boutique where senior lawyers are trusted to lead matters, support others and help shape the direction of the practice.

Features of this position

Salary of $180,000–$220,000, depending on experience

Hybrid WFH options available

Paid external professional development

In-house training programs

Flexible parental return-to-work arrangements

Wellness and gym membership benefits

Partnership pathway for high performers

Collaborative, supportive and low-ego culture

Multiple Sydney office locations

About the role Reporting to a senior partner, you will manage a complex family law caseload across property settlements, parenting disputes and high-conflict matters, while playing a meaningful role in mentoring junior and mid-level lawyers.

Lead complex family law files independently

Guide clients through sensitive and high-stakes disputes

Review junior lawyer work and support technical development

Build confidence across the team through mentoring

Contribute to training programs and practice development





Have genuine input into team operations and future direction

About the firm This nationally recognised specialist family law boutique has built its reputation on deep family law expertise, strong client outcomes and a genuinely supportive team culture.

With a large specialist family law team, multiple office locations and a substantial track record across thousands of resolved matters, the firm offers the depth and structure of a larger practice while retaining the feel of a collaborative boutique.

Requirements

8+ years PAE in family law within an Australian jurisdiction

Proven ability to manage a complex, high-conflict family law caseload independently

Experience across property settlements and parenting disputes

A genuine interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers

Strong communication skills with clients, colleagues and court

Collaborative by nature, with a transparent and team-oriented approach

$180,000-$220,000 salary, hybrid WFH, paid CPD and wellness perks

Lead complex family law matters while mentoring the next generation of lawyers

Specialist boutique culture with leadership input and partnership pathway

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