Senior Associate, Construction

1 day ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Maddocks Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Us
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 are currently looking for a full-time 4-8 year PQE front-end Construction Lawyer to join our highly regarded Sydney team. Our construction team is well recognised by its government departments, major construction companies and developers clients for practical and commercial advice. In this role you will further progress your career whilst working with a supportive, close knit team. You will be afforded excellent training as you will have the opportunity to work closely with partner and clients on interesting and high quality work.

About You
In order to be considered, to be successful and thrive in this role, you will:

  • Currently be working as a front-end lawyer in a construction or projects team
  • Have a strong technical legal ability and a genuine interest in working in the construction and infrastructure sector
  • A client-focused approach with a deep understanding of commercial drivers
  • The ability to demonstrate exceptional drafting skills
  • An independent thinker, comfortable learning new concepts quickly

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 Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion 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. To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

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