Family Law Partner or Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Pathway to Partnership

• Build Your Future in a Growing Practice
• Join a Forward Thinking Team
• Referrals, Flexibility, Innovation & a Supportive Culture

Are you a Senior Associate or Special Counsel ready to take the next big step in your career? Or an experienced Family Law Partner seeking a platform that offers more support, autonomy, and opportunity?

Joining a respected and growing Melbourne firm, this is an opportunity to be appointed as a key senior lawyer in their impressive family law practice. This is a genuine opportunity to step into a leadership role - with the benefit of plenty of internal referrals from established partners to help you hit the ground running.

The Opportunity

• Join as a Partner, or as a Senior Associate/Special Counsel with a fast-tracked pathway to Partnership.
• Lead matters, mentor juniors, and build your personal brand within a values-led and collegiate team.
• Access a steady flow of referral work from well-connected commercial, property, wills and estates and litigation partners.
• Enjoy autonomy and support while making a real and valued contribution to the firm's growth and direction.

About You

• You're an experienced Family Lawyer with min 8+ years PAE.
• You've built a strong reputation for handling complex parenting and property matters.
• You may bring your own transportable client base, but this is not essential.
• You're ready for a platform that offers high-quality work, leadership opportunity, and true recognition.
• Someone who thrives in a cooperative environment and is eager to contribute to a high-performing, values-driven team.

What's On Offer

• Strong internal referral network to take advantage of and run with.
• Above market salary, taking into consideration your personal unique offerings to the market.
• Clear and supported path to Partnership
• Flexible working arrangements and highly user friendly IT systems
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• A genuinely supportive, forward moving firm culture

To Apply for this Role

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact

Libby Mizrahi LLB/BA(Hons) | Partner - Legal Professional

Ref No: 28619

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0468 433 569

Libby Mizrahi, Partner - Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group, offers nearly two decades of expertise in the Melbourne Legal Recruitment Market. Passionate about matching lawyers with the ideal firm and role, she ensures a perfect fit for both sides.

If this opportunity isn't right for you, Libby is actively recruiting for a variety of roles and has a strong network to offer exclusive positions with key clients. With expertise in tailoring CVs and interview preparation for specific roles, Libby ensures you stand out.

For critical market insights on salary expectations and a confidential career discussion, reach out to Libby today.