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 have an opportunity for a Planning & Environment Senior
Associate to join our friendly and highly engaged Public Law team.
Working closely with our partners, you will work on both litigious
and advisory environmental, planning and regulatory matters to our
public and private clients.
As a pivotal team member within a supportive and collaborative
environment, you will undertake various responsibilities including
drafting advice, contract drafting, and legal research. Your
primary duties will involve drafting advice on Federal and State
environmental regulation, planning and approval processes,
contaminated land, and statutory processes, and working on
contracts related to similar matters, such as voluntary planning
agreements, waste contracts and contracts relating to contaminated
land. Additionally, you will conduct legal research to support
advisory and transactional work, stay abreast of regulatory
developments, and conduct due diligence on environmental and
statutory processes.
The work is interesting, complex and challenging which will see
you working alongside like-minded professionals in a collaborative
team environment. You will be recognised for personal achievements
and receive mentoring to ensure your professional skills continue
to grow and develop.
About you
In order to be considered for this role you will have the
following skills and experience:
- 4+ years PQE doing similar work or alternatively have a
legal background and keen to return to private practice;
- Excellent technical and drafting skills;
- Strong people & analytical skills and excellent
communication;
- An enquiring mind as well as a possessing sound judgement
and a can-do attitude;
- A commitment to team work and achieving challenging
objectives; and
- Strong academic qualifications.
Why join Maddocks?
Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a
culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will
experience:
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 Bronze Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality
Index's 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity
internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks
CALD 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.
Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a
result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and
interesting work.
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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