Job Description

At McInnes Wilson Lawyers (MCW), we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive. As a leading law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do. Having proudly celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2025, there are some exciting opportunities on the horizon. We are looking to appoint a Senior Associate to our specialised Family Law practice group.

The Opportunity

You will be part of a dynamic team and have exposure to interesting and challenging matters. You will have direct access to a dedicated Principal and Special Counsel and will further develop your skills in the practice area. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of the team.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 5 + years post admission experience exclusively in Family Law, with experience in drafting Financial Agreements favourable;
• Strong technical skills and ability to run files with minimum supervision;
• Experience representing clients in contested Court proceedings, including, by appearing at procedural court events;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal;
• Experience and/or willingness to mentor junior team members; and
• A team player attitude, strong attention to detail, and be ethically minded.

Your new team

Our team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their legal journey.

We believe that a supportive and positive team culture is essential to our success, and we foster a collaborative and respectful working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that truly values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

• Progressive paid parental leave policy including superannuation contributions on paid parental leave
• Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies
• Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions

Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team, recruitment@mcw.com.au.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, or have any questions prior to submitting your application, please let us know.