Senior Wills & Estates Lawyer

empire group · Melbourne VIC 3000 · Full time
Posted 27d ago

Senior Wills & Estates Lawyer

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$120k - $150k
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a boutique practice specialising in Wills & Estates law.
  • Handle complex estate planning and administration matters.
  • Work alongside an Accredited Specialist in a supportive environment.

If you’re an experienced Wills & Estates lawyer who wants meaningful work, autonomy and the chance to operate in a genuinely specialist environment, this role is a standout opportunity.

You’ll join a boutique practice known for its technical depth, modern systems and strong referral network across accountants, financial planners, private banks and trustee companies. The work is high‑value, complex and varied.

You will be working alongside a highly respected Accredited Specialist with decades of experience and a dedication to calm, thoughtful leadership.

This is a role where your judgment is trusted, your expertise is valued, and your career can grow in a focused, specialist setting.

The Work

You’ll work across the full spectrum of Wills & Estates matters, including:

  • Complex estate planning for blended families, business owners and high‑net‑worth clients 
  • Drafting Wills (including testamentary trusts), Powers of Attorney and tailored succession plans 
  • Probate, Letters of Administration and full estate administration 
  • Contested estates - Part IV claims, executor/beneficiary disputes, superannuation death benefit disputes and AFCA matters 
  • VCAT guardianship and administration matters 
  • Collaborating closely with accountants, financial planners and family advisers as part of an integrated advice team 
  • You’ll have autonomy, high‑quality matters and access to senior specialist guidance when you want it.

If you’re a senior Wills & Estates lawyer ready for a role with depth, autonomy and a genuinely specialist environment, this is worth exploring.

Contact: Libby Mizrahi LLB(Hons)
Partner Empire Careers
0468 433 569  
libby.mizrahi@empiregroup.com.au

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.
Reference number: 1668355
Profession:Legal professional

Company: empire group
Date posted: 14th Aug, 2026

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Autonomy and independent judgmentClient management and communicationCollaboration with financial and legal professionalsContested estatesDrafting legal documentsEstate planningLegal advice and consultationProbate and estate administrationSpecialist legal environmentWills and estates law

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