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Summary
Are you a Senior Lawyer with clients or strong referral network looking to maximise your earning potential without the headaches of running a firm? Or are you a sole practitioner?

Our is a thriving boutique practice offering senior practitioners across Commercial/Corporate, Construction, Employment, Litigation and Property the ultimate platform to grow their practice. With full administrative and accounting support completely taken care of, an existing high-calibre client base (HNWIs, major corporates, and SMEs), and a lucrative package featuring base salary, performance bonuses, and genuine profit sharing, this is a rare prospect to focus purely on practising law and reaping the rewards.

About the Firm
Our client is a progressive boutique law firm experiencing sustained growth. The firm advises an enviable and diverse client portfolio spanning high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), major corporates, and dynamic SMEs.

The Principal of this firm has built a modern platform designed specifically for senior lawyers who want the autonomy to service their clients and expand their book within a supportive, well-resourced environment.

The Opportunity
Due to strategic expansion, our client is seeking experienced Senior Lawyers (Senior Associates, Special Counsel, or Partners) with portable clients or solid referral networks to join their collaborative team.

You will have the freedom to build and run your practice.





What’s on Offer

- Complete Back-Office Support: Dedicated administrative, operational, and accounting support is completely taken care of so you can focus on billable work and client relationships.
- Lucrative Remuneration Structure: Competitive base salary paired with transparent, generous performance bonuses and genuine profit-sharing arrangements.
- Cross-Referral Synergy: Opportunity to tap into and service an existing, high-calibre client base across HNWIs, SMEs, and major corporate entities.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a supportive, commercially minded leadership team that genuinely invests in your growth and success.

About You

- Experience: Senior-level Australian qualified lawyer (ideally 6+ years PAE) with proven expertise in Commercial/Corporate, Construction, Employment, or Property law.
- Client Base & Network: You bring an established client following, strong referral relationships, or a demonstrated track record in business development.
- Mindset: Entrepreneurial, commercially astute, and looking for a long-term home where your hard work and client relationships are directly rewarded.

Apply
For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:
Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB
Ref No: MT1710366
Email: ***************@empiregroup.com.au (click to reveal email)
Phone: 0422 671 *** (click to reveal mobile)

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.

I am a former lawyer and Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. With over 18 years of experience placing lawyers in law firms, I connect candidates to the roles that truly support their needs and their wants. I am passionate about helping lawyers at all stages of their careers and understand the complexity of navigating recruitment in this current market. If the above role isn’t what you are looking for, please reach out so I can assist you with finding the right one.

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