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Form of workAbout us
We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation.We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and beingat the forefront of employee experience. We work closely withAustralian and international businesses, organisations andgovernments.
About the role
We are currently looking for a Lawyer/Associate to join ourhigh-performing Public Law - Probity team led by Partners SimonettaAstolfi and Sunny Leow. The team is based in both Melbourne andCanberra 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 growthe practice, and generally support the Partners in a strong teamenvironment. You will have the opportunity to work on complex,interesting and nation-building projects.
About you
Ideally you will have experience advising clients and helpingsolve problems and enjoy working collaboratively and contributingin a team environment. You should bring a sense of openness tolearning new skills, and you will bring a level of common sense andpragmatism to your practice of the law. You should be able tounderstand the ‘big picture’, as well as having strongattention 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 flexiblyat Maddocks with part of our week in the office.
Why join Maddocks?
Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster aculture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you willexperience:
A diverse and inclusive workplace: We havebeen named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by theWorkforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 alongwith being named a Bronze Employer at the Australian WorkplaceEquality Index's 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversityinternally through our Maddocks Women, Maddocks CALD and MaddocksPride groups.
Career Development: Learn and developthrough structured learning and development programs at each stageof your career and study support programs.
Community involvement: give back to thecommunities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono andgrants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way withpart of your week in the office and support to set up your homeoffice.
Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships &health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee AssistanceProgram and parents and carers wellbeing programs.
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