Principal, Wills & Estates
About this role
What we're looking for:
We need someone with 7+ years of experience in Wills & Estates law who has strong commercial acumen and the ability to think beyond traditional billable-hour models. You should be comfortable leading a team in a tech-enabled legal practice and have a track record of driving practice growth, improving legal quality, and mentoring junior lawyers. Bonus points if you've run your own practice or worked in operationally sophisticated legal service models.
What you'll do:
Lead and grow a modern Wills & Estates practice across estate planning, probate, and estate administration
Take ownership of practice strategy, revenue forecasting, and team effectiveness within a pod-based operating model
Work closely with executive leadership to plan team structure 12-18 months ahead based on commercial indicators and conversion metrics
Set the bar for legal quality, supervision, and client service across the practice
Mentor and develop lawyers and legal support staff, lifting capability through structured feedback and coaching
Shape new business unit launches and identify commercial opportunities that fit within the firm's operating model
Advise on the design and improvement of Safewill's estate planning products and services, ensuring legal judgment is embedded in delivery
Company at a glance
Safewill is Australia's leading end-of-life planning platform that helps users create comprehensive digital estate plans addressing legal, administrative, and emotional aspects of end-of-life preparation in one accessible place.
What happens next
Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.
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