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 transparent 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
Adaptable parental return-to-work arrangements
Wellness and gym membership advantages
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 benefits
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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