At Macpherson
Kelley, people come first, always. Our clients and team are at the heart of
everything we do.
About the
Opportunity
We are seeking an Associate
to join our growing Wills & Estates team.You’ll work closely with our experienced practice leader – recommended
in Doyles Guide for Estate Planning and Estate Litigation – and be supported by
a skilled and collaborative team.
In this role you will
lead complex matters across estate planning, probate, estate administration,
and litigation. You’ll work closely with high-net-worth individuals and
business owners, providing tailored solutions that reflect their unique needs.
Additional
responsibilities of this role will include:
- Wills and estate planning including complex high net worth scenarios.
- Asset protection (personal, business, corporate, family trusts and superannuation).
- Probate and estate administration.
- Estate disputes and litigation.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- At least 2 years post qualification experience with experience in estate planning,
administration and disputes.
- A genuine interest in continuing to develop a broad Wills & Estates practice.
- Strong
problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
- A strong client‑focused mindset and a passion for achieving commercially sound
outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging directly with clients.
- The ability to work autonomously with appropriate support, as well as
collaboratively.
Our Firm
Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently.
Our people possess a rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity,
and human insight. That’s why we treat each client’s business as if it’s our
own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on.
With offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, as well as
international connections through our Pacific Legal Network, Multilaw and
PrivacyRules partners, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas and
borders to take care of any legal issues faced by our clients.
Our People Promise
The best thing about Macpherson Kelley is its people. Really good people and talented lawyers,
in an inclusive, high performing and positive workplace culture achieve great
things. We are flexible and outcome focused in how we work, so you can get on
with the job. Together, we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and
we understand that growth comes from leveraging all business and learning
opportunities, many of which are delivered through our practical and
commercially focused Macpherson Kelley Business School.
Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous
parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at
www.mk.com.au/careers.