Senior Associate, Wills, Estate Planning & Succession
About this role
Why Sparke Helmore?
As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.
At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.
Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.
We have a rare opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Private Client team in our Brisbane office, focusing on estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. We encourage high performing Associates looking for a step-up role to also apply.
More about the team and the role
Join a team that values long-term client relationships, helping individuals, families and business owners plan for the future and protect their wealth, assets and legacy.
Advise a diverse client base, including, business owners, high-net-worth individuals and primary producers on a broad range of estate and succession matters, including wills, testamentary trusts, business succession planning, estate administration and estate disputes. You'll also gain exposure to intergenerational wealth planning, asset protection and structuring strategies helping clients navigate complex succession and wealth transition matters.
Location flexibility - While this role can be based in Brisbane, we are also open to considering candidates based in Sydney who are looking to work remotely with the Private Client team. Our national practice operates collaboratively across offices, making this a great opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded Partner regardless of location.
More about you
Our ideal candidate will have approximately 4+ years' PQE and strong experience in estate planning, wills, testamentary trusts, estate administration, succession planning and related private client matters.
You bring strong technical and drafting skills, commercial judgement, and a client-focused approach, with the confidence to run matters, build trusted client relationships and act as a key adviser to clients.
You are collaborative, personable and keen to contribute to a supportive team environment, including mentoring junior lawyers and sharing your expertise with others.
This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded Partner, take on meaningful responsibility and continue building your profile across complex estate, succession and intergenerational wealth planning matters.
What Sparke Helmore can offer you
Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.
We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.
To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website: Join us
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Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.
For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Nikki Costelloe on +61 2 4924 7307.