Our client is seeking a Senior Family Lawyer or Accredited Specialist to lead and grow their Sydney CBD team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role within a specialist firm offering strong client demand, flexibility, and a clear path to partnership.  
   
 Salary and Benefits Offered:

• Salary range: $180,000 – $220,000 + monthly commissions
• Transparent and structured pathway to partnership and equity
• Monthly commission payments on top of base salary
• Hybrid work arrangements and genuine work-life balance
• Strategic marketing and branding support to help grow your practice
• Leadership development, ongoing feedback, and mentoring by Directors
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• A values-driven, inclusive and people-first culture

About the Position:
 
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Family Lawyer or Accredited Specialist to step into a key leadership role within a growing Sydney CBD practice.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading complex parenting and property matters across a range of high-quality files
• Mentoring and supporting a team of Associate-level lawyers and legal support staff
• Playing an active role in the strategic growth of the Sydney office
• Building and managing client relationships, with a focus on service excellence
• Contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team
• Progressing toward a clear and achievable pathway to partnership and equity

About the Firm:
Join a respected and fast-growing specialist family law firm with a strong presence across NSW. Our client has built one of the largest dedicated family law teams outside of Sydney and is now firmly established in the Sydney CBD. With a steady pipeline of quality matters, a collaborative team culture, and strong marketing support, this firm is offering the chance to take on a key leadership position in their Sydney practice.

Key Requirements:

• 8+ years post-admission experience in Family Law
• Strong background in both parenting and property matters
• Confident in advocacy before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
• Demonstrated leadership qualities or prior team management experience
• Existing referral networks within the Sydney legal market (desirable)
• Specialist Accreditation in Family Law or intent to pursue (highly regarded)
• Passion for mentoring, collaboration and delivering exceptional service

 
Interested in this position? 

Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at daniel@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 718 155 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcappellacci/

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