Senior Family Lawyer | Sydney CBD

Join a highly regarded family law team working on complex matters from stunning Sydney CBD offices, with hybrid flexibility and a competitive salary package.

Connected People is partnering with an established and highly regarded law firm to recruit an experienced Senior Family Lawyer to join its Sydney CBD team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Lawyer who enjoys high-quality, complex work while being part of a supportive and collaborative team. You will work from stunning Sydney CBD offices with enviable views, with the added benefit of a hybrid working environment.

You will manage a varied caseload of complex family law matters, working with clients through what can often be challenging and highly sensitive circumstances. You will have access to excellent support, allowing you to focus on providing high-quality legal advice and achieving strong outcomes for your clients.

The Role:
As a Senior Family Lawyer, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a diverse caseload of complex family law matters from initial advice through to resolution;
• Advising on complex property settlements, including matters involving significant asset pools, businesses, trusts and other financial structures;
• Managing parenting matters, including complex parenting disputes and parenting arrangements;
• Advising on divorce, separation and related family law issues;
• Drafting and negotiating Binding Financial Agreements, Consent Orders and other family law documentation;
• Preparing matters for mediation, dispute resolution and court proceedings;
• Appearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia where required;
• Negotiating settlements and developing practical strategies to resolve disputes efficiently;
• Building strong relationships with clients and providing clear, considered and commercially practical advice; and
• Supporting and mentoring more junior lawyers and contributing to the broader family law team.

About You:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years' PAE in family law and be confident managing matters with a high level of autonomy.

You will also bring:

• Strong technical knowledge of Australian family law;
• Experience managing complex property and/or parenting matters;
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills;
• Sound judgement and the ability to develop practical legal strategies;
• A professional and empathetic approach when working with clients during sensitive circumstances;
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and file management capabilities;
• The confidence to manage competing priorities and deadlines; and
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support junior members of the team.

What's On Offer:
This is an opportunity to join an established family law practice where you will enjoy:

• Complex and high-quality family law matters;
• Excellent support from an established team;
• Stunning Sydney CBD offices with enviable views;
• A flexible hybrid working environment;
• A competitive salary package; and
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Monica Walmsley on 0492 300 464.

Why work with Connected People?
With 20 years' experience in legal recruitment, Connected People is committed to helping lawyers find opportunities that genuinely move their careers forward.

We're selective about the firms we partner with and prioritise workplaces where people are supported, valued and given the opportunity to flourish. We'll take the time to understand what matters to you and advocate for the best possible opportunity, salary and benefits.

If this role isn't quite right but you're considering your next move, we'd still love to hear from you. Contact us confidentially at
hello@connectedpeople.com.au to find out how we can help.