Wills & Estates Partner

Estate Planning, Private Advisory | Sydney, NSW

• Inherit a lineage of clients in wills and estates planning   
• High-value matters across wills, estates, succession planning, and business structuring for a mix of high-net-worth individuals, families and businesses. 
• Progressive firm –contemporary leadership, client centric & innovation focus. 

The Opportunity: 

This is a rare succession opportunity where the incoming Partner will inherit an estates planning aspect of a practice from a high -level commercial Partner who has forged long term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families and businesses seeking strategic advice on estate planning, succession and asset protection.   

The Firm:

With over 40 Partners and 250 staff, this firm’s fosters an environment of strong referral network (30-40% of client work is shared throughout firm) and cross-practice collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to align with corporate and commercial and other niche disciplines to further grow your profile in high-end estate planning matters across the firm’s various clients of business leaders and executives.   

The firm champions a hybrid working model, supported by tools and policies that prioritize employee wellbeing along with a merit-based promotion structure, biannual remuneration reviews and practice planning sessions with firm leadership, and extensive learning and development programs resulting in an engaged and skilled resource throughout.   

About You:

You will bring a core skillset in wills and estate planning. Preferably through a private wealth lense that incorporates succession planning advice.  

You are an existing Partner looking to grow your personal span and financial returns personally or alternatively you are a polished Special Counsel with the commerciality to recognise that you are ready to drive your own practice and inheriting the footprint of a retiring 30-year Partner will provide you an excellent runway.  

• LLB, Minimum of 10 years post admission experience in Wills and Estates. 
• Proven ability to manage high-value client relationships and deliver strategic, client-focused advice. 
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to lead and grow a practice, leveraging a strong client base. 
• Commitment to collaboration and aligned with the firm’s core values of transparency, practical expertise, and continuous improvement. 

If you would like to explore the finer details, please feel free to get in contact directly to discuss further. Your details and consult will be held in the strictest of confidence.  

Felicity McManus – Director 

0405 537 153 

felicity@mcmanuspartners.com.au 

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