Senior Wills and Estates Lawyer

Law Staff

Brisbane QLD

Generalists - Law Firm (Legal)

Full time

In line with experience

Start 2026 with a career-defining opportunity to join a leading Wills and Estates practice, working on complex, high-value matters for high-net-worth clients.

Work alongside leading Wills and Estates Practitioners (Doyle’s recognized)

High-net worth individuals, family businesses and corporate clients

Estate Litigation Focus to No Set Daily Billable Targets

A highly regarded Brisbane law firm is seeking a skilled Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join their respected Wills and Estates team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team that handles complex estate planning, administration and litigation matters for high-net-worth individuals and family businesses.

For those with an interest in business development, there are strong opportunities to contribute, including delivering presentations to clients and external peers at continuing professional education seminars. 

About the Role:

As a senior practitioner, you will have the option to work exclusively on Estate Litigation matters, or manage a balance of Wills and Estates matters, across estate litigation, estate administration and comprehensive estate planning.

You’ll work closely with a team known for its practical and strategic legal advice, ensuring clients receive timely and cost-effective solutions. The role also includes mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Represent clients in contested Wills and estate disputes, with a focus on efficient, fair resolutions

Handle complex estate planning, administration, particularly for high-net-worth clients businesses

Provide commercially sound, practical legal advice to clients

Mentor junior lawyers and support the professional development of the team 

What You’ll Bring:

5+ years post-admission experience in Wills and Estates with a focus on estate litigation

Strong technical knowledge in estate dispute resolution

Excellent client management and relationship-building skills

Ability to lead complex matters independently and work collaboratively within a team

Leadership skills and a desire to mentor and develop junior legal talent

How to Apply:

To request a confidential meeting, please click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively, email your Resume to:

Even if this particular role may not align perfectly with your needs, we would still be delighted to hear from you. We frequently handle unadvertised positions, offering a diverse range of opportunities in both private practice and in-house settings. Your interest is valuable to us, as we strive to match candidates with suitable positions beyond those publicly listed.

Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted in the first instance.

Law Staff, Level 22 HSBC Bld, 300

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St, Brisbane: 0732211229, Trudy Reading: trudy@lawstaff.com.au; or Georgina See: georgina@lawstaff.com.au