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 / Senior Associate (4 years’ PQE) to join our Commercial practice group to work alongside Partners Jessica Reid and Michael Taylor-Sands. Our commercial team acts for listed and private Australian and international developers and investors, and assists them in establishing and documenting property procurement and delivery structures (eg the structuring and negotiation of joint venture arrangements, sale and subscription of securities, and service agreements), and entry into and exiting projects, as well as a range of BAU work. This role is an opportunity to work on challenging and diverse transactions, both specific to property development as well as general commercial M&A and BAU work. About you You may already be working in this space, be a general commercial lawyer looking for a property transaction sector speciality, or be in a property team and looking to move into a role where you can utilise your strong property transaction knowledge and drafting skills in a more commercial setting. In order to be successful in this role, you will have at least 4 years PQE alongside: Strong advisory, drafting and negotiation skills Experience preparing and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements from inception through to completion Ability to provide commercially astute, logical and sound advice Excellent communication skills; ability to deal with a diverse range of clients in different industries/backgrounds Ability to effectively build external and internal relationships Supervising and mentoring junior members This is a fantastic time to join our Commercial group and develop your expertise whilst working as part of a larger team that is supportive and provides great career progression. 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 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. 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. Ready for your next career move? – Apply Now.
