- 5+ years’ PAE required
- Close-knit and supportive team
- Fantastic learning and career progression opportunities
- Free fitness classes, wellness program & regular social events
About the role:
Owing to growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with expertise in Family Law to join our friendly and innovative Private Clients group.
While this role is based in our Sydney CBD office, at Bartier Perry, there is an opportunity to work flexibly and remotely.
Bartier Perry offers structured career progression for those who want it, within a high-performing and supportive environment.
About the team:
Our firm has one of the most highly regarded Private Client practices in Sydney, with an enviable list of clients who seek assistance with legal matters involving family law, estate planning, business succession, deceased estates, disputed and litigious estates, taxation, superannuation, and investment structuring.
Sitting within the Private Clients group, our Family Law team is led by a highly esteemed Partner, who is an Accredited Specialist in the field. As a senior member of the team, you will be exposed to all facets of Family Law, assisting clients with complex property and parenting matters.
Our ideal candidate will possess:
- 5+ years’ post-admission experience in Family Law gained within a well-regarded practice.
- Excellent knowledge of the Family Law Act and Federal Circuit & Family Court (Family Law) Rules.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills.
- Strong research, analytical and drafting skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and efficiently manage workflow.
This position offers:
- An opportunity to work with accredited specialists and industry leading partners and clients on a broad range of matters;
- A high level of responsibility balanced with partner supervision and mentoring;
- A challenging and rewarding role with strong career development opportunities;
- A supportive and friendly team; and
- A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
About Bartier Perry:
A 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down-to-earth and high-performing whilst promoting work-life balance. We work respectfully with each other, our clients and with the broader community.
We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive.
We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. Professional training and development programs are provided to enhance high performance and career progression.
We have a clear strategy and purpose.
From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance, through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients, we enable our people to flourish both professionally and in their lives away from work.
The benefits of working with us include:
- Work life balance through our flex policy
- Incentive bonus program for all staff
- Regular social and team events
- In house learning and development opportunities
- Reward and recognition program
- Supportive Health & Wellbeing programs.
How to apply: upload your cover note and CV. Alternatively you can email your documents directly to our People and Culture team at careers@bartier.com.au.
Please note: Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this role. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Please also note: At this stage, we are inviting direct applications only. We will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.
Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive and flexible workplace where differences such as age, gender, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religion and family and caring responsibilities are valued and respected.
Please contact the People & Culture team if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace. We encourage you to advise us at the time of application and we welcome hearing from you.
