Legal - Dispute Resolution & Litigation | Sydney

About 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 Senior Associate for a 6 monthfixed term contract to join our innovative Dispute Resolution &Litigation; team. In this role you will be involved in a diverserange of litigation matters, including commissions and inquiries,competition and consumer law, intellectual property disputes,defamation matters and various regulatory matters, providing soundand practical advice for private and public sector clients.

The work is complex and challenging which will see you workingclosely with leading partner Shaun Temby and alongside otherexceptional litigators and like-minded professionals in acollaborative team environment. You will be recognised for personalachievements and receive mentoring from senior team members toensure your professional skills continue to grow and develop.

About you

Ideally you will have:

- Significant broad litigation experience (advisory,mediation, hearings and litigation)
- Strong technical, drafting and research skills
- Impressive academic qualifications
- An engaging manner with excellent communication skills atall levels
- Well-developed negotiation skills and strong attention todetail
- Experience in historic abuse claims or significant personalinjury experience would be preferred





Maddocks is simply a outstanding place to do great work. We foster aculture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you willexperience:

A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named anemployer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce GenderEquality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being nameda Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through ourMaddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, MaddocksDisability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: Learn and develop through structuredlearning and development programs at each stage of your career andstudy support programs.

Community involvement: give back to the communities in which weoperate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staffvolunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week inthe office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parentalleave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salarycontinuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents andcarers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is aresult of our inclusive culture and focus on complex andinteresting work.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted towork in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications fromagencies will not be considered at this time.

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📌 Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution Litigation 12 month contract (New South Wales)
🏢 Maddocks
📍 New South Wales