The Opportunity Are you looking for the right opportunity to transition from senior practitioner to practice leader. IRDI Legal is seeking a highly experienced Senior Estate Planning and Estate Administration Lawyer with the ambition and drive to step up and run our Wills and Estates Team. If you have a passion for navigating complex legal terrains and want to lead a practice area but are tired of the traditional law firm burnout, you will find a genuinely supportive environment here. This role is a defined pathway to leadership, offering you the chance to shape the future of the department within a firm that deeply respects work-life harmony and invests in the long-term success of its people. The Role This full-time position is tailored for an accomplished lawyer seeking to solidify their career in a senior capacity and step into a strategic leadership role. Working closely with our executive team, you will take charge of a broad spectrum of complex matters while transitioning into the principal leader for the practice group. Your day-to-day will involve: Leading the Practice: Guiding the strategic direction of the Wills and Estates team and actively shaping its future growth. Complex File Management: Managing highly sophisticated Wills, including complex testamentary trusts and tailored estate planning structures for diverse, high-net-worth clients. Estate Administration: Overseeing comprehensive and complex Estate Administration matters. Team Leadership: Providing active mentorship, senior insight, and day-to-day leadership to foster a high-performing and cohesive team. Business Development: Fostering robust, trusted working relationships with clients and key referring organisations to drive the practice forward. Innovation: Utilising our document automation and management systems for highly effective matter management. About You To thrive in this senior role and step confidently into team leadership, our ideal candidate will possess: A minimum of 6 to 10 years of Post-Admission Experience (PAE) , with an exceptional track record in Wills and Estate Administration Law. Leadership Ambition: A genuine desire to run a team, mentor junior staff, and take ownership of a practice group's success. Technical Excellence: Advanced drafting skills and a highly analytical, strategic approach to complex legal problems. Autonomy & Organisation: Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage high-level matters autonomously. Commercial Acumen: An innate capacity for premium client care, relationship building, and business development. Tech-Savvy: High proficiency in MS Office and a willingness to leverage legal technology. Why IRDI Legal? We don't just talk about culture; we live it. We are incredibly proud that 40% of our staff have been with us for over 10 years. When you join us, you can expect: A Clear Leadership Pathway: Direct engagement with our leadership team and a supported trajectory to take over the Wills and Estates practice. True Work-Life Balance: Realistic billable hour targets designed to maintain high-quality work without overburdening our team. Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary packages, including incentives and rewards that recognise your senior contributions and achievements. Top-Tier Resources: Excellent precedent management support, document automation, and an extensive in-house CPD program. A Supportive Community: A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support), an active social committee, and a workplace built on mutual respect. How to Apply If you are ready to step up, lead a team, and take the next significant step in your career with a firm that values your senior expertise and your well-being, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and your vision for leading a high-performing Wills and Estates team.
