Principal, Wills & Estates

A leadership role in a modern tech enabled Wills and Estates practice partnering with executive leadership to shape strategy growth and client service across estate planning probate and administration.

• Lead and grow the Wills and Estates practice within a pod based operating model.
• Own practice strategy revenue forecasting and team effectiveness.
• Plan team structure 12-18 months ahead based on commercial indicators.
• Set high standards for legal quality supervision and client service.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support staff with structured feedback and coaching.
• Identify commercial opportunities and design new business unit launches within the operating model.
• Collaborate on drafting or improving estate planning products and services to embed legal judgment in delivery.

• 7 years experience in estate planning and probate law with complex matters.
• Current Australian practicing certificate and readiness to obtain principal authorisation in NSW.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and knowledge of revenue metrics forecasting and conversion rates in legal practice.
• Commercial practice management or revenue responsibility experience; tech enabled or scaled legal service delivery experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of legal risk management and professional obligations; familiar with AI assisted workflows and practice management tools.
• Based on the Australian east coast and willing to travel to a Sydney office monthly.

Salary range: 00 AUD annually. Visa sponsorship not available.

Work arrangement: hybrid. Primary location is Surrey Hills Victoria Australia.