Special Counsel

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ALRA Full time
Billables capped at 5 hours/day – sustainable, not punishing
Hybrid work model – WFH Wednesdays and Fridays
Supportive, close-knit team.
6 mental health days annually.

This specialist firm is not just growing – they're cultivating something different.
A place where people matter, clients are respected, and lawyers don't leave their humanity at the door.
They're looking for a Special Counsel or Salary Partner to take on a leadership role in their tight-knit team.
You'll mentor up-and-coming lawyers, have the trust and autonomy to grow your own practice (demonstrating a track-record of $500k+ in fees), and contribute meaningfully to the direction of a firm that believes care and commerciality can co-exist.
What's on offer:

Equal mix of property and parenting work – with the flexibility to shape your practice in areas that interest you.
No-nonsense billables: 5 hours/day.
Hybrid model: Mon, Tues, Thurs in-office; Wed, Fri from home.
6 mental health days annually (and yes, they want you to use them).
Monthly social events and genuine celebration of milestones.
Regular, supportive check-ins – no annual review ambushes here.

They're not looking for a courtroom warrior whose first instinct is litigation.
They want someone with a strategic mind and steady hand.
Someone who understands that guiding a client through family breakdown takes skill, empathy, and restraint.
If you've outgrown the conveyor belt of firms focused only on billables and want to join a team that values ethics, excellence, and emotional intelligence, let's talk.
With over 20 years recruitment experience, I can guarantee that your application is in good hands.
The market is small, and confidentiality is key.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have or to discuss the options available in the market.
Aaron Matrljan – Partner ALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency
M: 0405 100 ***P: 1300 002 572 E: *****@alra.com.au L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-matrljan
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