Associate / Senior Associate, Wills & Estate

A large, top-tier Australian law firm is looking for two Associates / Senior Associates to join its highly regarded Wills and Estates practice in Sydney. These roles have opened because of growth and suit ambitious lawyers who want to progress their careers in a close-knit specialist team.

The opportunity

The team handles sophisticated, complex matters for high-net-worth individuals and families. The work covers estate planning, estate litigation and estate administration, and the successful candidates will work closely with the Partners and gain broad exposure across the practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• the full range of Wills and Estates work, with a focus on complex estate planning
  
  


• challenging estate administrations, high-end estate litigation and trust matters
  
  


• mentoring in related areas, including tax, corporate and family law
  
  

About you

• 4+ years’ PQE with a focus on estate planning, wills and trusts
  
  


• the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  
  


• confidence dealing directly with clients
  
  


• strong drafting skills and close attention to detail
  
  

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working that balances collaboration with flexibility
  
  


• Clear, merit-based career progression, with regular career planning and strong mentoring
  
  


• A modern CBD office with end-of-trip facilities
  
  


• A friendly, down-to-earth culture with an active social calendar
  
  


• The chance to work at a firm consistently recognised as a market leader
  
  

The firm is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Ben via [email protected] or hit apply!

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