Senior Associate - Family

This well known, industry leading Family Law practice is adding an experienced Senior Associate to their team. They are known for advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners, executives and professionals on complex family and relationship matters.

You will manage sophisticated family law matters, provide strategic advice to clients, and play an active role in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development initiatives.

Client Advisory and Matter Management

• Manage a diverse portfolio of family law matters from commencement through to resolution.
• Provide strategic advice on:

o Property settlements

o Parenting arrangements and parenting disputes

o Child support matters

o Spousal maintenance claims

o Binding Financial Agreements

o De facto relationship disputes

o Relocation and international family law matters

• Prepare and review correspondence, court documents, affidavits, financial material and settlement documentation.
• Conduct negotiations and mediation processes to achieve commercially and personally appropriate outcomes for clients.
• Develop case strategies and provide practical risk-based advice.

Litigation and Court Work

• Conduct matters before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
• Brief and instruct counsel on complex litigation matters.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, mediations and conferences.
• Appear in procedural and interlocutory matters where appropriate.
• Manage litigation timetables and ensure compliance with court rules and practice directions.

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise, mentor and assist the development of lawyers and graduates within the team.
• Review work prepared by junior lawyers and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to team training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills and Experience

• Admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.
• Approximately 5-10+ years' post-qualification experience in Family Law.
• Strong technical expertise across all aspects of family law.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex property and parenting matters.
• Sound drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Please contact Kirsten Garrett on 02 8270 9720 for a confidential conversation.

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