• Front-end Construction Lawyer
• 5-7 year PQE

Maddocks is committed to making a difference for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate.

About the role

We are currently looking for an experienced Associate or entry Senior Associate level (5-7 year PQE) front-end Construction Lawyer to join our highly regarded Sydney team. Our construction team is well recognised by its government departments, major construction companies and developers clients for practical and commercial advice. 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 partner and clients on interesting and high quality work.

About you

In order to be considered, to be successful and thrive in this role, you will:

• Currently be working as a front-end lawyer in a construction or projects team
• 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

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.

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. 

What makes us unique

We look for diversity of experience and background and then provide the tools for career success. We will provide you with targeted training and development programs so that you can achieve your career goals.

Maddocks offers opportunities to work flexibly and provides access to a wide range of staff benefits, including discounted private health cover and access to our comprehensive Health & Wellbeing and Learning & Development programs.

We are proud leaders of the legal profession when it comes to promoting a diverse workforce. We have been an Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) Employer of Choice for Women every year since 2004. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Women and Maddocks Pride groups and we are committed to sustainability through our membership of the Australian Legal Sector Alliance (AusLSA). We also have a thriving pro bono practice, which in FY19 completed more than 9,100 hours of pro bono work for a wide range of community organisations and individuals.

Interested? 

We prefer to deal with you directly. Please submit your CV and covering letter by clicking on the 'Apply' button. For further information, please refer to our website www.maddocks.com.au

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.