Senior Family Lawyer | Career Growth

2 days ago


City of Brisbane, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Senior Family Lawyer | Career Growth & Leadership Pathways | Brisbane CBD

Take your family law career to the next level with a firm that offers structured career progression, leadership opportunities, and high-quality legal work.

- Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses

- Defined pathways to senior leadership & partnership opportunities

- Nationally recognised firm with extensive professional development support

Your Next Career Move

Our client is a leading full‑service law firm with a strong reputation in complex family law matters. With multiple offices across Australia, their Brisbane CBD team is expanding and looking for a Senior Family Lawyer who is ready to grow within the firm and take the next step towards leadership.

This is an opportunity to be part of a firm that actively invests in its lawyers, offering clear career progression pathways and structured development programmes to help you reach your professional goals.

Your Role & Career Progression

- Manage a diverse, high‑value caseload of complex family law matters, including:

- Divorce & separation

- Property settlements & financial agreements

- Parenting disputes & child support

- Spousal maintenance & relocation matters

- Develop leadership skills by mentoring and supervising junior lawyers

- Work closely with senior partners to build your legal and business development expertise

- Leverage the firm’s national and international networks for career growth

- Have access to structured progression pathways leading to Senior Associate and beyond

This firm is committed to internal promotion, ensuring that high‑performing lawyers are recognised and supported in achieving long‑term career success.

Why This Firm?

- Clear career pathways – Move into leadership or partnership roles

- Mentorship & development – Tailored training to support career growth

- High‑calibre work – Exposure to complex, high‑value cases

- Supportive team culture – Work in a firm that genuinely values its people

- National & international networks – Enhance your professional connections

What We’re Looking For

- 6+ years PAE in family law with experience managing complex matters

- A lawyer who is ambitious, proactive, and eager to progress

- Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills

- A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring junior lawyers

- Business development skills with an interest in growing the firm’s practice

What’s on Offer?

- Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses

- Defined career progression to Senior Associate and leadership positions

- Regular training, mentoring, and professional development

- Flexibility & work‑life balance within a dynamic and supportive team

- Modern Brisbane CBD office with premium facilities

If you’re a driven Family Lawyer looking for genuine career growth, this is your opportunity to step into a leadership role and build a long‑term future with a nationally recognised firm.

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion, contact Karl:
karl@gorillajobs.com.au
+61 468 713 572

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