Senior Associate, Construction

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Maddocks Full time

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

About the role

We are currently looking for a full-time Senior Associate level(5-8 year PQE) front-end Construction Lawyer to join our highlyregarded Sydney team. Our construction team is well recognised byits government departments, major construction companies anddevelopers clients for practical and commercial advice. Inthis role you will further progress your career whilst working witha supportive, close knit team. You will be afforded excellenttraining as you will have the opportunity to work closely withpartner and clients on interesting and high quality work.

About you

In order to be considered, to be successful and thrive in thisrole, you will:

- Currently be working as a front-end lawyer in aconstruction or projects team
- Have a strong technical legal ability and a genuineinterest in working in the construction and infrastructuresector
- A client-focused approach with a deep understanding ofcommercial drivers
- The ability to demonstrate exceptional drafting skills
- An independent thinker, comfortable learning new conceptsquickly

Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster aculture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you willexperience:

A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have beennamed an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WorkforceGender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along withbeing named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace EqualityIndex's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversityinternally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, MaddocksCALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: Learn and develop throughstructured learning and development programs at each stage of yourcareer and study support programs.

Community involvement: give back to thecommunities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono andgrants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with partof your week in the office and support to set up your homeoffice.

Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & healthinsurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee AssistanceProgram and parents and carers wellbeing programs. Our people areour greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of ourinclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.To be eligible for this role you must be legallypermitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicitedapplications from agencies will not be considered at thistime.

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