Senior Family Lawyer | Career Growth & Leadership Pathways | Brisbane CBD

Full Time 180000.00 - 180000.00

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Senior Family Lawyer | Career Growth & Leadership Pathways | Brisbane CBD

Take your family law career to the next level with a firm that offers structured career progression, leadership opportunities, and high-quality legal work.

Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
Defined pathways to senior leadership & partnership opportunities
Nationally recognised firm with extensive professional development support

Your Next Career Move!

Our client is a leading full-service law firm with a strong reputation in complex family law matters. With multiple offices across Australia, their Brisbane CBD team is expanding and looking for a Senior Family Lawyer who is ready to grow within the firm and take the next step towards leadership.

This is an opportunity to be part of a firm that actively invests in its lawyers, offering clear career progression pathways and structured development programs to help you reach your professional goals.

Your Role & Career Progression

In this role, you will:

Manage a diverse, high-value caseload of complex family law matters, including:
- Divorce & separation
- Property settlements & financial agreements
- Parenting disputes & child support
- Spousal maintenance & relocation matters
Develop leadership skills by mentoring and supervising junior lawyers
Work closely with senior partners to build your legal and business development expertise
Leverage the firm’s national and international networks for career growth
Have access to structured progression pathways leading to Senior Associate and beyond

This firm is committed to internal promotion, ensuring that high-performing lawyers are recognised and supported in achieving long-term career success.

Why This Firm?

Clear career pathways – Move into leadership or partnership roles
Mentorship & development – Tailored training to support career growth
High-calibre work – Exposure to complex, high-value cases
Supportive team culture – Work in a firm that genuinely values its people
National & international networks – Enhance your professional connections

What We’re Looking For

6+ years PAE in family law with experience managing complex matters
A lawyer who is ambitious, proactive, and eager to progress
Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills
A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring junior lawyers
Business development skills with an interest in growing the firm’s practice

What’s on Offer?

Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
Defined career progression to Senior Associate and leadership positions
Regular training, mentoring, and professional development
Flexibility & work-life balance within a dynamic and supportive team
Modern Brisbane CBD office with premium facilities

If you’re a driven Family Lawyer looking for genuine career growth, this is your opportunity to step into a leadership role and build a long-term future with a nationally recognised firm.

Apply Now For a confidential discussion, contact Karl:
[email protected]
+61 468 713 572

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