Senior Associate / Special Counsel - ProbityLegal - Public Law | Canberra
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 a Senior Associate / Special Counsel to join our high-performing Public Law - Probity team in Canberra (this role can be based out of Melbourne or Canberra).
The majority of the work will involve advising Commonwealth government clients on probity and commercial issues arising in major projects, procurement and contracting processes, grants administration, and corporate and public sector governance matters.
You will be working closely with two pre-eminent Partners in a leading national firm.
We are looking for a talented and professional self-starter who can help us provide pragmatic and solutions-focused advice to Commonwealth Government clients (including senior level officials), mentor and supervise other lawyers, help grow the practice and help foster a strong team environment.
You will have the opportunity to work on complex, interesting and high-profile projects.
You will need to be able to gain the trust and confidence of our clients, bring a level-headed and strategic perspective to problem-solving, and have strong legal drafting skills and attention to detail.
A positive and facilitative 'can do' attitude to problem-solving is also a must!
About you We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
At least 5 years' experience as a lawyer working with government clientsGeneral commercial law and contracting experienceStrong understanding of public sector procurement and grants frameworksGood understanding of public sector ethical and probity principlesStrong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skillsA collaborative, team-focused attitudeA keenness to learn and help others learnMaddocks 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. Ready for your next career move?
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