Family Lawyer - 4-7 Years PQE

About the Role
Are you a confident and capable family lawyer ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic national firm where you’ll take full carriage of both parenting and property matters, with the support of experienced partners and a high-performing team.

We’re looking for someone who’s driven, fast moving, and ready to hit the ground running. You’ll be the key lawyer between graduate and partner level in the family law team, providing leadership on matters and mentoring junior staff, with clear pathways to progress.

What You’ll Be Working On
A broad range of family law matters, including:

• Parenting disputes
• Complex property settlements
• Binding Financial Agreements
• Divorce and separation matters
• Family law litigation

You’ll run your own files with direct client contact, working with a varied client base – from high net worth individuals to everyday clients. There's also an opportunity to be involved in mentoring, business development, and building your own client base over time.

The Team & Firm
You’ll join a supportive family law team made up of 2 hands on, experienced partners. You’ll also have assistance from a graduate lawyer, a paralegal and a legal assistant.

This role sits right in the middle of the team – ideal for someone ready to step up and take ownership. The broader firm is 45 people strong, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and now Adelaide, and exciting plans to expand into Brisbane.

Why This Role Stands Out

• High quality matters rarely seen at this level
• Autonomy + Support – run your own files, with partner sign off and mentorship
• Clear pathway to senior roles – including SC or Partner
• Flexible working – WFH options available, especially after your initial months
• Genuine investment in your growth – mentoring, coaching, and regular check ins
• Encouraged to build your practice – grow your network and take ownership of your future
• 5.5 billable hours/day – achievable and realistic
• Collaborative and supportive culture

What We're Looking For

• 4-7 years PQE
• Comfortable managing complex parenting and property files independently
• Able to mentor junior staff and contribute to team development
• Strong communication skills and client focused mindset
• Commercially savvy, fast working, and proactive
• Interest in BD and growing your own practice over time

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package, regularly reviewed
• Flexible working arrangements & WFH options
• Two formal reviews per year + ongoing coaching sessions
• Clear career progression to SC/Partner
• Mentorship from approachable and engaged partners
• Family friendly flexibility and parental leave support
• Vibrant social calendar & strong firm culture
• Growth opportunities with an expanding national firm

Sound like the right move?
If you're ready to take the next step in your commercial and corporate law career – in a firm that prioritises relationships over red tape – I’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via the APPLY button.
Or reach out to Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.

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