Senior lawyer — estates, trusts & structuring (Gold Coast)

This is not a traditional law firm role.

Importantly, there is:

No expectation to bring clients.

No requirement to build a referral network.

No traditional "eat what you kill" culture.

LightYear Group is building a modern legal and professional services ecosystem combining law, AI, technology, automation, education, and digital forensics.

We're entering our next growth phase and are searching for a strategic, client-focused Senior Lawyer (5+ years PAE) who thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment.

If you're looking for a role that combines leadership, technical excellence, and the opportunity for equity, this is it.

About LightYear Group

LightYear Group is a full-service ecosystem that unites legal expertise, technology, and education through our divisions:

* LightYear Legal
- Legal services across commercial, estate planning, and succession.
* LightYear Docs
- Australia's leading document platform for business, trust, and estate structuring.
* Legal Back Office
- Compliance, legal process, and support services for professional firms.
* LightYear Training Group
- Accredited CPD training and career development.
* LightYear Forensics
- digital-asset forensics with ability to track, trace, value, locate, detect, and protect digital assets.

Our mission is to simplify complex legal and financial processes through innovation and collaboration. We value authenticity, initiative, and a team-first culture, with mentoring, training, and professional growth built into everything we do.

What's on Offer

* Major Growth Opportunity
- Be part of the leadership team driving our next national and international expansion phase, reporting to our Head of Legal.
* Employee Share Plan
- Access equity and share in the Group's success.
* Career Progression
- Genuine opportunity to lead the Wills & Estates division and shape its strategic direction.
* Modern Workspace
- Brand new Gold Coast head office in Burleigh with flexible work from home and in office 1-2 times per week.
* Leadership Mentoring
- Provide direct support and guidance to junior lawyers and graduates.
* Collaborative Culture
- Regular team events, retreats, and celebrations.
* Professional Development
- Access to CPD training, leadership programs, and continuous growth opportunities.
* Flexibility
- Work from the head office or remotely up to 3 times per week.

Your Role

As the Senior Wills & Estates Lawyer, you will lead a growing practice area while managing a portfolio of complex and high-value matters. Your role blends hands‐on legal expertise with leadership, client strategy, and supervision.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

* Managing a diverse range of estate planning, probate, succession, and contested estate matters.
* Planning and drafting complex wills, including testamentary trusts, enduring powers of attorney, and other estate documents.
* Providing expert advice on asset protection, tax-effective structuring, and succession strategies for individuals, families, and businesses.
* Overseeing estate administration, probate applications, and trust management.
* Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and graduates, fostering their professional growth.
* Collaborating with accountants, financial planners, and family lawyers to deliver holistic client outcomes.
* Maintaining strong, trust‐based client relationships with professionalism and empathy.
* Contributing to firm‐wide projects, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement processes.

About You

You're a confident, detail‐oriented, and experienced practitioner who thrives on solving complex problems and building long‐term relationships. You take pride in your leadership and have a passion for mentoring others while contributing strategically to a growing practice.

Requirements

* Minimum 5‐8 years PAE in Wills & Estates or related areas.
* Proven expertise in estate planning, probate, administration, and succession law.
* Strong drafting and advisory skills in complex wills, trusts, and estate structures.
* Strong drafting and technical experience and knowledge in deed drafting, trust law, trusts, trust deeds, Self‐Managed Superannuation Fund deeds, Corporations Act and company constitutions.
* Experience managing your own matters end‐to‐end.
* Demonstrated ability to mentor junior lawyers and supervise support staff.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client‐centric focus.
* Strong organisational skills and analytical thinking.
* Experience in estate planning for complex family circumstances and cross‐border assets.
* High attention to detail, ethics, and accountability.
* Leadership ambition and a genuine interest in Succession Law and team development.

Desirable (but not essential)

* Experience with high‐net‐worth clients or family offices.
* Exposure to commercial, asset protection, or tax‐effective structuring.
* Accreditation (or intent to pursue accreditation) in Wills & Estates / Succession Law.

Why Join LightYear

We're not just another law firm, we're building something extraordinary.

Joining LightYear means being part of a collaborative, future‐focused organisation where innovation meets expertise. You'll work alongside industry leaders and play a pivotal role in shaping the Group's legal future.

A culture that values growth, creativity, and excellence.

A team that supports your career ambitions and leadership goals.

Opportunities to make a real impact, not just for clients but on the firm's evolution.

A workplace that's friendly, inclusive, and high-performing.

Ready to Lead the Next Chapter?

If you're ready to make your mark as a senior lawyer, mentor, and strategic leader within one of Australia's most innovative legal groups, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now

Send your CV and a short cover letter to our Head of Legal, outlining why you're ready to join the next big thing at LightYear Group.

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