Estate Planning Lawyer

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Estates & Administration Lawyer to support a legal technology business providing legal services directly to private clients on complex estate planning, wills, and trusts matters. This role advises private clients on succession planning and estate matters as part of an established legal team.

Engagement is full-time for an initial 3–6 months, with the potential to develop into a longer-term or permanent opportunity for the right person.

Hybrid work is available in Sydney, NSW. Remote candidates may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advise private clients on wills, estate planning, and succession matters, providing clear, considered guidance tailored to personal circumstances, family needs, and objectives.
• Guide clients through complex estate administration matters, including probate and letters of administration, explaining options and supporting clients through each stage of the process.
• Apply senior technical expertise to strengthen the quality and sophistication of the legal offering, sharing knowledge and helping improve how the team manages complex matters.
• Identify opportunities to make legal workflows more efficient and scalable, including through thoughtful use of technology and AI.

Requirements

• At least 6–8 years’ post-admission experience in estates and administration, with the technical expertise to manage complex matters independently.
• Proven experience advising private clients on wills, estate planning, and succession matters, including understanding personal circumstances and objectives and providing tailored, practical guidance.
• Experience drafting wills and advising on probate, letters of administration, and estate administration is essential.
• Strong judgement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, communicate clearly and sensitively, and guide clients through personal or complex matters.
• A practical, operational mindset and an interest in delivering legal services efficiently and at scale.
• Proactive and comfortable working in a fast-growing, technology-led environment, with curiosity about how technology and AI can improve legal workflow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in technology-led legal services environments is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to help improve processes and workflow efficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace.
• Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs.
• Predominantly remote work, with the exception that some clients may require on-site presence.

Location

• Hybrid role in Sydney, NSW.
• Remote candidates may also be considered.

Additional Information

• The organization is an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request and consistent with applicable laws.
• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing necessary legal authorization to work.