Associate - Public Law (Land Valuations &

4 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Maddocks Full time

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

**About the role**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our well regarded Public Law team working alongside Partner Chris Cantor in a full-time capacity. Based in our Melbourne office, this role involves providing advice and conducting disputes for clients in both government (local and state) and the private sector, with a particular focus on compulsory acquisition, compensation, planning matters, land valuation and local government rating.

This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative team that does quality work on high-profile projects in a multidisciplinary environment, and where you will be well supported with your training and development.

**About you**

In order to be considered for this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

- Admission to practise as a legal practitioner, with at least 4 years’ post admission experience in private practice/government
- Exposure to or experience in compulsory acquisition/compensation, valuation and/or planning and environment law
- Disputes experience at VCAT and/or the Supreme Court
- You will have strong drafting skills, excellent communication skills and a collegiate approach.

**Why join Maddocks?**

Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:
**A diverse and inclusive workplace**: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Bronze Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD and Maddocks Pride groups.

**Career Development**: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

**Community involvement**: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

**Work flexibly**: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

**Wellbeing & Benefits**: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

**Ready for your next career move? Make your Move to Maddocks

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