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Associate – Wills and Estates (Brisbane)

Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • At least 2 years post-qualification experience in estate planning, administration and disputes.
  • Experience leading complex matters across estate planning, probate, estate administration, and disputes/litigation.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging directly with clients.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

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.

Company Overview

We work with interesting people and interesting clients. Working collaboratively across teams and offices, our people are part of the big picture. As a national firm with a wide range of practice areas, there’s plenty of variety and opportunity to grow. And with our links to international legal networks, our work has a global reach. Our values ( play as a team, better each day and talk straight) define how we work with our clients and with each other. Our values guide key decisions we make in the business and reflect how important it is to enjoy our work and have fun, as well as deliver exceptional service to our clients.