Senior Associate - Native Title

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 actively seeking a Senior Associate with expertise in Native Title and cultural heritage law to join our well regarded Sydney Public Law team. We act for Indigenous native title claimants, local Aboriginal land councils, governments (local councils, and State, Territory and Commonwealth agencies), private sector developers, infrastructure owners and resource companies. The team is renowned for its exceptional mentorship and positive culture, supported by encouraging partners. Day to day you will have the following responsibilities:

Attending directions hearings and hearings;Briefing Counsel and expertsUndertaking Due DiligenceComplex statutory interpretation and advicePresenting and drafting articlesSupervising lawyers in the day to day

This offers an exceptional career opportunity for advancement and growth, working alongside professionals who share similar goals in a collaborative team environment.

About You

Essential skills include:

Approximately 5+ years post qualification experience, ideally with experience in native title work.Excellent technical and drafting skillsAn enquiring mind as well as a possessing sound judgement and a can-do attitudeA commitment to team work and achieving challenging objectivesExperience in litigation and alternative dispute resolution including appearances at tribunals and/or court.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 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.

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