Experienced Lawyer - Employment, Safety & People Legal - Employment Safety & People | Sydney
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.
About therole 4-8 PQESydney BasedWe are currently looking for a hardworking, passionate andcommitted Associate/Senior Associates to join our warm, friendlyand talented team. With a down to earth approach and innovativesolutions, our clients find our Employment lawyers easy to workwith and so will you!
We service the full spectrum of employment law needs of privatesector employers and all three tiers of government. In this roleyou will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of areasincluding employment, industrial relations and discrimination. Ourteam also works in all of the tribunals and courts.
Some of the benefits of joining our valued team include:
Access to interesting, challenging and varied work;Supportive partners who are focused on, and committed to,your professional developmentFlexibility and recognition of your personal goals andinterests,Access to great learning and development initiativesA supportive and enthusiastic team, which celebrates eachother's successes and is genuinely excited about the workthey do.We work flexibly at Maddocks, whether that's hours, place ofwork, the leave you take or the everyday flexibility that we allneed from time to time. We welcome the opportunity to talk to youabout working flexibly.
Aboutyou As our new Employment Lawyer youwill be dedicated to helping our clients meet their objectives todevelop practical and innovative solutions. You will need to beconscientious, have the highest standards of professional conductand want to continuously improve on everything you do. A strongattention to detail, excellent analytical & drafting skills, acritical and inquisitive mind, and strong communication skills arehighly valued.
To excel in this role you will alsoneed to:
Have experience in eithertransactional/corporate support employment work or work healthand safety (WHS) Be a team player Willing to support and mentorjunior members of the team Manage your time efficientlyand use initiative Be pro-active and prioritiseactivities according to level of need Work autonomously, while havinga collaborative attitude in an environment that values theteam Remain calm underpressure Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster aculture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you willexperience:
A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have beennamed an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WorkforceGender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along withbeing named a Bronze Employer at the Australian Workplace EqualityIndex's 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversityinternally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, MaddocksCALD and Maddocks Pride groups.
Career Development: Learn and develop throughstructured learning and development programs at each stage of yourcareer 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 with partof your week in the office and support to set up your homeoffice.
Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & healthinsurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee AssistanceProgram and 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. Ready for your next career move? Make your Move toMaddocks – Apply Now.
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