Lawyer / Associate - Construction (front-end)

Legal - Construction | Melbourne

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.

Our Victorian Construction and Projects team is one of thelargest in Melbourne and works in a variety of sectors, includingeducation, social infrastructure, housing, renewable energy,healthcare, transport and water.

About the role

We are currently looking for a front-end Lawyer/Associate(2-4+ years PQE) to join our highly regarded, dynamic andgrowing Melbourne team.

In this role you would:

- Work for a wide range of clients, encompassing a strongGovernment practice, major local and international contractorsand principals;
- Draft, review, negotiate and provide advice on a range ofproject documentation, including construction contracts,consultancy agreements, side deeds and project deeds;
- Contribute to the team’s business development activities;and
- Mentor the more junior team members and work alongsidePartners Simone Holding, Billy Gialamas, Andrew Pitney andSefton Warner.

This is a great opportunity to join a team where you will dohigh-quality work in a supportive environment and be able to buildon your skills to further progress your career.

About you

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

- Currently be working as a transactional/front-end lawyer ina construction or projects team either in private practice orin-house;
- Have a sound technical legal ability and draftingskills;
- Have a genuine interest in working in the construction andinfrastructure sector;




- Exhibit a client-focused approach with a deep understandingof commercial drivers in the industry; and
- Be an independent thinker, comfortable learning newconcepts quickly and contributing your ideas todiscussions.

Maddocks is simply a great place to do what matters to you. Wefoster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement whereyou will experience:

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 Silver Employer at the Australian WorkplaceEquality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversityinternally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, MaddocksCALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride 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 & Perks:

- access to up to 20weeks paid parental leave
- discounted gym memberships & healthinsurance
- salary continuance insurance
- Employee AssistanceProgram
- parents and carers 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 permittedto work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applicationsfrom agencies will not be considered at this time.

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📌 Lawyer / Associate - Construction (front-end) (Melbourne)
🏢 Maddocks
📍 Melbourne