Description

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

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