Maddie Simmonds
About Maddie Simmonds
Maddie Simmonds is a Legal Operations Manager with extensive experience in legal and human resources roles across Australia and the United Kingdom. She has held positions at organizations such as Allianz Australia, illion, and the Public Trustee of Queensland, and has a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New England.
Current Role at Illion
Maddie Simmonds serves as the Legal Operations Manager at Illion, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Sydney, Australia, she oversees various legal operations within the organization. Her role involves managing legal processes and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. She has contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining legal workflows during her tenure.
Previous Experience at Allianz Australia
Before joining Illion, Maddie Simmonds worked at Allianz Australia as a Legal Operations Manager for a period of seven months in 2018. This role was based in London, United Kingdom. During her time at Allianz, she focused on legal operations, contributing to the management of legal matters and supporting the legal team in various capacities.
Professional Background in Industrial Relations
Maddie Simmonds held the position of Industrial Relations Specialist at Hudson from 2019 to 2021. This role was based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, where she specialized in industrial relations matters. Her responsibilities included advising on workplace relations and supporting clients in navigating complex industrial issues.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Maddie Simmonds earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of New England, completing her studies from 2019 to 2021. In addition to her law degree, she achieved the status of Justice of the Peace after studying at Sarina Russo Institute in 2016. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in legal principles and practices.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Maddie Simmonds began her career at the Public Trustee of Queensland, where she worked as a Public Trust Officer from 2011 to 2013, and later as a Principal Public Trust Officer from 2015 to 2018. She also gained experience as an HR Coordinator at Christie's in 2014. These roles contributed to her expertise in legal and operational matters.