Senior Lawyer

3 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia ADLV Law Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Senior Private Client / Estate Planning Lawyer Adelaide | Lead, mentor, build - without the solo grind

If you're a senior private-client/estate lawyer in Adelaide who feels stuck knowing you're capable of more but can't see a path in your current firm there is another option. You don't have to stay stuck, go solo (and drown in admin), or leave law entirely. Join a leading team, mentor great lawyers, and potentially build equity with genuinely sophisticated systems and a team behind you, not alone.

Full-time | Equity opportunity for the right person

You've stayed because it's familiar. Small team. No equity in sight. Endless admin, payroll, leases, clunky practice systems - when all you really want is to do great client work, develop talented lawyers, and shape a practice that reflects your values.

Most lawyers in your position think there are only three options: stay stuck, go solo and inherit all the admin, or leave private practice entirely.

There's a better option and it's at ADLV Law.

About Us:

ADLV Law is a leading mid-market firm in Adelaide with interstate offices. We're Doyles Guide-ranked for Estate Planning and Tax, with a full pipeline of talent from rising stars to preeminent practitioners. Our credentials include 2x Accredited Specialists in Business Law, Chartered Tax Adviser, 2x STEP Fellows, ARITA membership, 2x FBA Accredited Advisors, 2x Notary Public, and ISO 9001 Accreditation, the kind of depth and quality infrastructure that lets you lead without compromise.

Join a leading team with genuinely sophisticated infrastructure most small-to-mid tier firms never build:

  • Best-in-class automation: Document assembly, integrated quality management, and matter dashboards that actually work - not legacy systems held together with workarounds
  • Professional team: Lawyers, Finance, HR/payroll, Marketing and Risk/QMS
  • Real-time performance data: Matter economics and all the insights you need to lead
  • Top-flight offices in Adelaide and Sydney with opportunity to travel if desired
  • Equity opportunity: For the right person who builds with us, there's a genuine opportunity for ownership (not vague promises)

The role

Support the expansion of ADLV Law's Private Client/Wealth/Estates practice: complex estate plans, succession for business owners, asset protection, EPOAs, testamentary trusts, deceased estates, and advisory to accountants/IFAs. You'll:

  • Shape the practice vision and build it alongside our CEO and executive leadership team
  • Develop and mentor junior lawyers, teach them how to think, not just what to draft
  • Own client outcomes while building a sustainable, scalable service model
  • Co-create strategy and growth with transparency and shared accountability

You'll be a great fit if you:

  • Are ~5–10+ PQE in private client/estates (or adjacent: tax/commercial with strong estate planning exposure)
  • Want to lead and teach, not just bill hours, you light up when junior lawyers "get it"
  • Feel stuck where you are you're capable of so much more but can't see a path forward in your current firm
  • You want growth, impact, and the opportunity to build ownership
  • Care about client experience, team culture, and quality systems
  • Are done with the solo grind but not ready to give up your impact or settle for "just another job"

What success looks like in 12 months

  • A thriving practice with repeatable monthly matter flow and a small team you're proud to lead
  • At least one junior lawyer you've developed who's hitting milestones and growing in confidence
  • Clear metrics on margins, lock-up, client experience, and team performance, you're leading with data, not guesswork
  • You're tracking towards equity - if ownership is where you want to go

What we don't ask you to do

  • Run payroll, negotiate leases, wrangle legacy PMS software, build spreadsheets from scratch, or chase invoices all day
  • Pretend there's a pathway when there isn't (we're upfront about opportunities and expectations)
  • Figure out leadership and grow alone - we build together, with real support

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career and join a forward-thinking, supportive, and dynamic team, we want to hear from you

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in this opportunity to

ADLV Law is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Contact:

Join us at ADLV Law and be part of a firm that values your professional growth and success. Apply now and make your move to a premier city law firm

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