Senior Family Lawyer | Bundall, Gold Coast

Advance your career with a leading national firm offering clear pathways to partnership.

• Salary: $120K - $180K + Super + performance bonuses
• Defined career progression with genuine partnership opportunities
• Supportive national team with leadership and mentoring roles

About the Firm:

Our client is a highly respected national family law firm known for its excellence in family and relationship law. With a strong commitment to career progression, they offer a structured pathway for lawyers seeking to advance into senior leadership and potential partnership. Their collaborative and forward-thinking culture ensures that legal professionals receive the support, training, and mentorship they need to reach their full potential.

About the Role:

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Associate Family Lawyer with at least four years of post-admission experience to take the next step in their career. Joining our client’s Gold Coast team, you will play a pivotal role in both legal practice and firm development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse caseload of family law matters, including:
  • Divorce and separation
  • Property settlements and financial agreements
  • Parenting disputes and child support matters
  • De facto and same-sex relationship matters
  • Relocation and intervention orders
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and referral networks
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to their professional growth
• Playing a key role in business development and firm expansion
• Working closely with firm leadership to establish a clear pathway to partnership

Key Requirements

• Admitted to practice in Australia with at least four years of post-admission experience in family law (private practice)
• Strong technical expertise in family law with the ability to manage complex cases independently
• A commercial mindset with a strategic approach to client and case management
• Proven experience in business development and networking to build referral pathways
• Ability to mentor and lead junior lawyers while fostering a collaborative work environment
• A long-term commitment to career progression with ambitions for partnership

What’s on Offer!

• Competitive salary: $120K - $180K + Super + performance-based bonuses
• Structured career progression with a genuine pathway to partnership
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and leadership training
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to lead and shape the future direction of the firm
• Modern office facilities in a prime Gold Coast location

This is a rare opportunity for a senior family lawyer seeking not just a job, but a long-term career path with clear advancement opportunities.

How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work towards partnership, apply now for a confidential discussion.

Alternatively, contact Karl for more details:

Email: karl@gorillajobs.com.au
Phone: +61 468 713 572
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