Special Counsel – Estates & Commercial – Top Law Firm - Brisbane

Exciting Chance for a Special Counsel in Estate Planning and Commercial Solutions. We are seeking a seasoned lawyer to join our distinguished client’s commercial and private team. You will provide clients with expert advice in estate planning, self-managed superannuation, asset protection, structuring, and succession planning, along with broader commercial solutions.

Salary: $170,000 to $200,000 (Open to Negotiate)

Advantages:
Work alongside renowned experts in succession and related areas to expand your knowledge
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives - Wellness facilities and onsite classes (e.g., yoga and mindfulness)
Adaptable work arrangements
Competitive salary and parental leave policy
Additional benefits include a purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking and social events, and much more!

The Role:

Ideal candidates will be passionate about estate and succession planning. Experience with family trusts and self-managed superannuation funds is crucial. You will be expected to deeply understand your clients, their families, and their businesses to offer practical, commercially viable solutions.

Key responsibilities include:




Delivering strategic advice on asset protection and succession for high-net-worth clients, addressing both personal estates and business assets
Overseeing succession and estate planning for businesses and structures, including family trusts and SMSFs
Managing intricate asset protection matters, including establishing and maintaining a variety of asset structures such as testamentary trusts, family trusts, and SMSFs
Drafting and planning comprehensive Wills
Handling general and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Navigating tax considerations in estate planning

Requirements:
Minimum of 5+ years PAE in a well-regarded firm
Expertise in estate and succession planning matters
Experience drafting wills, testamentary trusts, enduring Powers of Attorney, trust deed variations, and binding death benefit nominations
Proficiency in handling businesses and structures such as family trusts and SMSFs for succession planning
Ability to provide strategic and commercially focused legal advice - Proven capability to mentor team members
Pragmatic, outcome-focused approach
Ability to work independently and manage competing time frames effectively
General commercial legal experience is advantageous

📌 Special Counsel Estates & Commercial Top Law Firm Brisbane
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📍 Brisbane