This is a Senior Associate - Corporate Commercial role with Maddocks based in Sydney, NSW, AU Maddocks Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Associate - Corporate Commercial role at Maddocks 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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to work in our Private Equity Team, working closely with Partners, Andy McNee and Elizabeth Lilley. The Maddocks’ Private Equity Team is one of the most sought after mid-market Teams in Australia, having worked for 20 domestic and overseas private equity funds in the last 12 months. The Team works on all aspects of private equity transactions from the initial platform transaction, bolt on acquisitions to scale the platform, and ultimately the exit of the private equity fund from its investment, either by way of a trade sale, an IPO, a secondary sale transaction to another private equity fund or to a continuation vehicle. In this role you will be hands-on managing legal due diligence, structuring transactions, drafting and negotiating transaction documentation and attending to transaction execution. You will gain significant exposure to senior investment professionals, portfolio company leadership and other professional advisory businesses, while working across diverse sectors on interesting and significant transactions. You will be joining a very collegiate Team, with a flat structure, that is fully resourced. You will also work closely with other teams at Maddocks, including employment, property, TMT and tax. Maddocks is a growing firm that promotes from within, so there are real career opportunities for the right candidate to progress to the next stage of their career, with 5 Partners in the Private Equity Team having progressed from Senior Associate to Partner in recent years. Finally, Maddocks is moving into its brand new Sydney office at 33 Alfred Street in January 2026. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative team that does high quality work for our clients. We’d love to hear from you. About You Ideally you will have: 6 years PQE working across PE transactions. Have a client-focused approach with a keen interest in obtaining great outcomes for clients Have the ability to demonstrate exceptional drafting skills and an eye for detail Be an independent thinker, comfortable with learning new concepts quickly Participate in activities that build teamwork and relationships 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? Make your Move to Maddocks – Apply Now. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Maddocks team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Managing legal due diligence ⚖️ Structuring transactions Drafting and negotiating documentation Key Strengths Private Equity Transactions ✍️ Exceptional Drafting Skills Client-Focused Approach Teamwork Independent Thinking Community Involvement A Final Note: This is a role with Maddocks not with Hatch.
