Senior Associate - Family Law

Overview

A well-established and successful Family Law Specialist Law firm in Australia, are expanding their practice into the Auckland market.

They are looking for a senior family lawyer to help establish and lead the firm.

This is a unique opportunity for a family law specialist to join a high performing firm with a fantastic brand and with the help of the Australian based team, shape and grow a NZ based legal practice.

There would be a clear track to Partnership for the right candidate.

About the firm

With a shared vision of developing a Family Law firm known for being entirely thorough and comprehensive in the provision of legal representation, the firms practitioners share an intricacy for detail in the provision of Family Law services, more commonly associated with top tier commercial law firms.

The firm are specialists in Relationship Property, Divorce, Surrogacy & Fertility Law and Adoption Law.

The firms' relationships with their clients are fundamental to their ability to provide them with a high level of service, empathy and understanding.

The Partners of the firm have consistently been recognised as Leading Family Law experts in Doyle's Guide Rankings.

The firm offers above market salaries and benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advice and representation in relation to all related Family Law matters;
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality family work while mentoring a capable local team;
• Help establish and develop the practice in NZ, alongside the Australian Partners;

Manage support staff and junior lawyers as the firm looks to grow.

To be successful in the role you will have

Ability to lead a team and manage staff.

If you are a family lawyer with an interest in leading a practice with the support of the Australian based Partners, don't hesitate to reach out to Rosamund on 09 374 7327 or

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days.

If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Rosamund More on 09 374 7327.

Contract Type : Perm

Specialism : Legal

Focus : Private Practice

Industry : Legal

Salary : Negotiable

Workplace Type : On-site

Experience Level : Senior Management

Location : Auckland CBD

Job Reference : TPYY9H-6E4F7D6C

Date posted : 25 August 2025

Consultant : Rosamund More

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