Job Description

Lawyer / Associate - Construction (front-end)n

Legal - Construction | Melbourne

About usn

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.

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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 rolen

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

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In this role you would:

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

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

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- Currently be working as a transactional/front-end lawyer ina construction or projects team either in private practice orin-house;
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- Have a sound technical legal ability and draftingskills;
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- Have a genuine interest in working in the construction andinfrastructure sector;
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- Exhibit a client-focused approach with a deep understandingof commercial drivers in the industry; and
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- Be an independent thinker, comfortable learning newconcepts quickly and contributing your ideas todiscussions.
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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:n

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:n

Learn and developthrough structured learning and development programs at each stageof your career and study support programs.

Community involvement:n

give back to thecommunities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono andgrants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly:n

work in a hybrid way withpart of your week in the office and support to set up your homeoffice.

Wellbeing & Benefits:n

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- access to up to 20weeks paid parental leave
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- discounted gym memberships & healthinsurance
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- salary continuance insurance
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- Employee AssistanceProgram
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- parents and carers wellbeing programs
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Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is aresult of our inclusive culture and focus on complex andinteresting work.

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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