Lawyer/Associate

Maddocks

To make a difference for our clients, each other and the community.

Our brand and business reputation is successfully built on strong client relationships. Our customised service is based on a deep understanding of our clients'​ legal requirements in the context of their business objectives. We are highly regarded for our exceptional, practical legal services that add value to our clients'​ businesses.

Maddocks was established in 1885 and employs more than 600 people. We have one of the highest proportion of female partners (38.5%) and are recognised as leaders in gender equality in the legal industry in Australia.

About the role We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer/Associate to join our Restructuring and Insolvency practice, working alongside Partners Marelda Hibberd, Danielle Funston and Sam Kingston. This role will include advising on a wide range of bankruptcy, corporate insolvency, securities enforcement and commercial litigation matters. Working on behalf of insolvency practitioners, secured lenders, directors and creditors, you will provide advice on all aspects of restructuring and external administrations, including asset realisation and court proceedings commenced as a result of a company’s insolvency. You will also have the opportunity to act on behalf of banks and secured creditors in recovery of corporate and commercial debts.

• 📝 Legal Document Drafting and Review
  

  Draft and review legal documents, such as contracts and policies

• 📄 Legal Advice
  

  Write advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of legal issues, including employment law, commercial law, and intellectual property law

• 🗂 Legal Research
  

  Research and analyze legal issues for clients including case law, regulations, and legal precedents

• 🤔 Decision Making
  

  Considers the costs and benefits of potential actions and determines the most appropriate one

• 🎙 Verbal communication
  

  Speaks clearly to convey information effectively to a target audience

• 💡 Problem solving
  

  Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems