Family Law – Senior Associate | Gold Coast

Location: Gold Coast Area
Salary: Salary is open to discussion but can be from $150,000 to $200,000 DOE, if you are an Accredited Specialist and other factors.

About the Firm:

Join our client’s well-established and award-winning boutique law firm, recognised in Doyle’s Guide and Australian Lawyers Weekly for its commitment to legal excellence. Founded in the early 2000s by a respected legal practitioner with over 25 years' experience, this firm has built a reputation for delivering results across a broad range of legal areas. With 25 dedicated staff, including Partners, Solicitors, and Paralegals, they maintain a strong, client-focused culture driven by excellence, empathy and professionalism.

The firm has seen consistent growth and is now seeking a Senior Family Lawyer to take the reins of their Family Law Division—offering an exceptional leadership opportunity within a respected and collaborative environment.

About the position:

Our client is seeking an experienced 5+ PAE Family Lawyer to step into a Senior Associate role and join a dedicated family law team. This is an amazing opportunity for a senior practitioner who enjoys mentoring others, driving business development and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

You’ll join a talented family law team including a Junior Lawyer and two Paralegals, managing a high-quality mix of parenting, property, divorce and domestic violence matters. This role offers reasonable billable targets to allow time for business development, team management and strategic input into the firm's future growth.

This position is ideal for an experienced Associate/Senior Associate ready to step into a leadership role, or an existing Partner seeking a new challenge with genuine influence and autonomy.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years PAE in Family Law, with strong leadership experience
• Accreditation is highly desirable
• Proven expertise in property settlements, parenting disputes, divorce, and DV matters
• Ability to lead and mentor junior team members
• Comfortable with business development and client relationship management
• A collaborative and driven mindset

On offer:

• Senior leadership position in a boutique firm with real influence
• Hybrid working arrangement – up to 2 days WFH
• Bonus incentives and equity potential for the right candidate
• Work alongside award-winning legal professionals in a Doyle’s Guide-recognised firm
• Reduced billables for Partner-level responsibilities
• Exceptional career growth opportunities as the firm continues to expand
• Collaborative team culture and modern leadership values

If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality. Alternatively, you can email your CV to [email protected] or call +61 468 713 572 to hear more about the role.

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