Senior Immigration Lawyer About the Role: Following the upcoming retirement of a senior team member and in line with the firm's expansion strategy, the practice is seeking a Senior Immigration Lawyer / Senior Associate to join its leadership group. This is a genuinely senior role designed for an experienced immigration lawyer who is confident operating independently, managing complex matters end-to-end, and contributing beyond fee-earning alone. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the practice - advising on high-level matters, supporting and leading junior staff, contributing to business development initiatives, and helping refine systems and processes. For the right individual, this role offers long-term career progression, including a defined pathway toward non-equity and equity Directorship. What You'll Be Doing: Provide expert, strategic legal advice across all areas of Australian migration law and practice Independently manage and execute complex visa applications and related legal assistance matters Take a senior leadership role in supervising junior legal, migration, and administrative staff Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical oversight to maintain high professional standards Contribute to business growth through client development, niche market focus, and process improvement Maintain up-to-date migration law expertise and ensure compliance with all ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements Deliver consistently high standards of client service and professional conduct What We're Looking For : Extensive experience and deep technical knowledge in Australian immigration and migration law A high level of self-sufficiency - this role is not suitable for someone requiring close supervision or ongoing mentoring Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial mindset Excellent communication skills with confidence in client-facing and advisory environments Ability to lead, influence, and support team members at different levels Multilingual capability is advantageous but not essential Why You Should Join: A true senior leadership role: This position offers real influence, autonomy, and decision-making authority - not just a senior title. Succession and growth opportunity: With a planned senior retirement and leadership renewal underway, this role sits at the centre of long-term succession planning. Clear pathway to Directorship : A genuine opportunity to progress to non-equity and equity Director for the right candidate. Established yet forward-looking practice : Benefit from the stability of a 25-year-old firm combined with modern systems and an ambitious growth strategy. Focus on high-value work : Supported by a capable and experienced back-end team, allowing you to concentrate on complex client matters, strategy, and business development rather than administrative overload. Professional, human-centric culture: A collaborative environment that values expertise, accountability, and respectful leadership while maintaining high performance standards. Competitive and flexible package: Highly competitive remuneration tailored to experience, with flexibility around working arrangements based on performance and business needs. What's on Offer: A senior, high-impact role within a respected and long-established migration law practice Clear pathway to non-equity and equity Directorship Highly competitive remuneration package aligned to seniority and performance High levels of autonomy and professional trust Access to a sizable, skilled, and experienced support team Flexible working arrangements (part-time, compressed hours, limited remote work) considered for the right candidate Long-term career stability and leadership growth
