You’ll bring an existing client base, and the judgement to manage a staged transition of long-standing client relationships when the time comes. Position yourself to inherit a transitioning Partner’s client base and Will Bank over time. Once the Partner retires you’ll be the sole beneficiary of internal referrals. Opportunity for new revenue streams and a scale that’s hard to achieve on your own. They’ve got 250 staff nationally, a strong Melbourne presence, and a Wills & Estates practice that’s approaching a key transition point. A long-standing Partner is planning their exit not tomorrow, not next week but in the foreseeable future. The plan is simple: bring in the right person now, someone capable of running and growing a practice in their own right, and position them for a structured handover when the time comes. This isn’t a case of stepping in and inheriting a full book on day one. You’ll be expected to bring your own client base and momentum. But alongside that, you’ll be working closely with a respected Partner whose client relationships and Will Bank will transition over time. Done right, this becomes a rare combination: immediate autonomy with a clear pathway to scale through succession. The firm itself has the infrastructure, brand, and internal referral network already in place. With more than 20 Partners in the Melbourne office, there’s a steady stream of estate planning and succession work being generated and a strong preference to keep it in-house. You’ll have the platform, but also the runway to build something that’s genuinely yours before the next phase of growth arrives. What makes this compelling is the balance. You’re not being asked to sit and wait for a handover, nor are you being thrown into a cold start. You’ll be building your own practice from day one, with the added upside of a future transition that can materially accelerate what you’ve already created. You’ll bring a solid grounding in Wills & Estates, an existing client base, and the ambition to grow beyond it. Just as importantly, you’ll have the judgement to manage a staged transition of long-standing client relationships when the time comes protecting what’s been built, while making it your own. In return, you’ll be paid like someone who’s building a practice, not just contributing to one. The firm offers a percentage of the overall practice size, along with additional upside through internal referrals. If you grow it, you share in it and when the handover happens, that growth can step up again. This isn’t a “wait your turn” role. It’s a “build now, step up later” opportunity with a clear line of sight to something bigger. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to build a practice, but I also want a succession plan that works in my favour,” This is exactly that. Interested? Let’s talk. With over 20 years recruitment experience, I can guarantee that your application is in good hands. The market is small, and confidentiality is key. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have or to discuss the options available in the market. Aaron Matrljan - Partner ALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency M: 0405 100 650 P: 1300 002 572 E: aaron@alra.com.au L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-matrljan
