Senior Associate
1 day ago
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 Associate or Senior Associate (4-8 year PQE) front-end construction and contracts Lawyer to join our Canberra real estate and construction team. Our construction team is well recognised across our three offices for its work for all levels of government, major construction companies and developers for practical and commercial advice.
In Canberra, we have a strong government sector focus to our work, which sees us advising on construction projects in the ACT, across the country and internationally in the Pacific. 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 a partner and clients on interesting and high quality work. Many members of the team work across both the construction and real estate side of the practice. It is not an expectation that you be experienced in both but there would be opportunities to work across both areas if this is the work mix you are looking for in your next role.
About You
In order to be successful and thrive in this role, you will:
- Currently be working as a front-end lawyer in a construction or projects team or have strong contracting experience that could be applied to the construction sector
- 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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