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 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 an Associate/Lawyer (2-5 PQE) to join our cutting-edge Dispute Resolution & Litigation team. In this role you will be involved in a diverse range of litigation matters, including commissions and inquiries, competition and consumer law, intellectual property disputes, defamation matters and various regulatory matters, providing sound and practical advice for private and public sector clients. The work is complex and challenging which will see you working closely with leading partner Shaun Temby and alongside other exceptional litigators and like‑minded professionals in a collaborative team environment. You will be recognised for personal achievements and receive mentoring from senior team members to ensure your professional skills continue to grow and develop.
About You
Ideally you will have:
- Significant broad litigation experience (advisory, mediation, hearings and litigation), including working in a high volume practice
- Strong technical, drafting and research skills
- Impressive academic qualifications
- An engaging manner with excellent communication skills at all levels
- Well-developed negotiation skills and strong attention to detail
- Experience in historic abuse claims or significant personal injury experience would be preferred.
Why join Maddocks?
- 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.
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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📌 Associate - Dispute Resolution & Litigation (New South Wales)
🏢 Maddocks
📍 New South Wales
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