Lawyer / Associate - Employment

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 3+ years pqe Employment Lawyer to join our team. With a down to earth approach and innovative solutions, our clients find our Employment lawyers easy to work with and so will you

We service the full spectrum of employment law needs of private sector employers and all three tiers of government. In this role you will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of areas including employment, industrial relations and discrimination. Our team also works in all of the tribunals and courts.

Some of the benefits of joining our valued team include:

• Access to interesting, challenging and varied work;
• Supportive partners who are focused on, and committed to, your professional development
• Flexibility and recognition of your personal goals and interests,
• Access to great learning and development initiatives
• A supportive and enthusiastic team, which celebrates each other's successes and is genuinely excited about the work they do.

We work flexibly at Maddocks, whether that's hours, place of work, the leave you take or the everyday flexibility that we all need from time to time. We welcome the opportunity to talk to you about working flexibly.

About you

As an Employment Lawyer you will be dedicated to helping our clients meet their objectives to develop practical and innovative solutions. You will need to be conscientious, have the highest standards of professional conduct and want to continuously improve on everything you do. A strong attention to detail, excellent analytical & drafting skills, a critical and inquisitive mind, and strong communication skills are highly valued.

To excel in this role you will also need to:

• Have experience in either transactional/corporate support employment work or work health and safety (WHS)
• Be a team player
• Willing to support and mentor junior members of the team
• Manage your time efficiently and use initiative
• Be pro-active and prioritise activities according to level of need
• Work autonomously, while having a collaborative attitude in an environment that values the team
• Remain calm under pressure

About us

We are a proudly independent Australian law firm that works closely with corporations, businesses and governments throughout Australia and internationally. We have a particular focus on the built environment, education, government, healthcare and technology sectors. Our commitment to our clients and their goals is matched by our commitment to our people and their career goals.

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 2024 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.

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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