Experienced Lawyer / Associate – Safety (Employment, Safety & People team)

at  Maddocks

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

Our Melbourne Employment, Safety and People team are currently looking for a Lawyer/Associate with approximately 3-6 years’ experience to join the team. This role will work with partners Catherine Dunlop and Dale McQualter predominately on safety matters. Working with a wide variety of clients across the public sector, emergency services, police, defence, health, retail, construction, not-for-profit and transport sectors, this role will advise on the following types of matters:

• Work health and safety (WHS), behavioural investigations and inquests, inquiries and Royal Commissions
• Addressing safety risks and developing safety systems and management reporting
• Employee mental health, safety and well-being issues and in addressing psychosocial hazards
• Bullying and sexual harassment matters

Working in a large collaborative team, this role will offer the opportunity to further develop your expertise and progress your career in a supportive and highly-regarded group.

In order to be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• 3-6 years’ experience working as a lawyer or in in-house working either in employment or safety matters, or 3-6 years’ experience in disputes, regulation or criminal law with an interest in WHS safety and inquiries/inquests
• Have a client-focused approach with a keen interest in understanding the sector’s commercial and regulatory drivers
• Have the ability to demonstrate very good drafting skills and an eye for detail
• Interest in court work
• Aptitude in being a trusted adviser to clients, particularly during times of crisis
• Be an independent thinker, comfortable with learning new concepts quickly
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a tea