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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 Lawyer/Associate to join our high-performing Public Law - Probity team led by Partners Simonetta Astolfi and Sunny Leow. The team is based in both Melbourne and Canberra so this role can be based in either location.
This role will be responsible for providing pragmatic, solutions-focussed commercial advice, contract drafting, procurement and probity advice to Commonwealth Government agencies (including at senior levels), to supervise other lawyers, help grow the practice, and generally support the Partners in a strong team environment. You will have the opportunity to work on complex, interesting and nation-building projects.
About you
Ideally you will have experience advising clients and helping solve problems and enjoy working collaboratively and contributing in a team environment. You should bring a sense of openness to learning new skills, and you will bring a level of common sense and pragmatism to your practice of the law. You should be able to understand the ‘big picture’, as well as having strong attention to detail and sound technical legal skills.
You will also have the following skills and experience:
- 2-10+ years’ experience as a lawyer working with government clients
- Contracting, procurement and/or grant experience
- Probity and governance
- General commercial experience
- Strong emotional intelligence and inter-personal skills
- A keenness to learn
We are open to this being a part-time role and we work flexibly at Maddocks with part of our week in the office.
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 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Women, 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.
Ready for your next career move? Make your Move to Maddocks – Apply Now.
