

Lucienne Maxwell serves as a Director at Essia Law, where she is renowned for her dedication to clients and her extensive legal expertise. With a law degree from the University of Technology Sydney, Lucienne combines her business acumen and legal knowledge to deliver exceptional results. Her career is marked by her tenure as Senior Legal Counsel at Southern Cross Care, where she has been instrumental since January 2025. She also contributes as an External Legal Counsel with Xero on a contract basis, showcasing her versatility in legal compliance and contract management. Before her time at Essia Law, Lucienne honed her skills at Accent Group Limited as an External Legal Counsel and served Kimberly Clark Australia & New Zealand, managing complex legal challenges over several years. Her earlier roles at Addisons and King & Wood Mallesons provided her with a strong foundation in commercial law, competition law, and contract drafting. At King & Wood Mallesons, she advised on significant commercial dealings and mergers related to intellectual property and consumer law. Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach are evident across her career, further demonstrated during her secondment at SunRice as a Contracts and Compliance Manager. Lucienne is not only recognised for her legal consulting talents but also for her interpersonal skills, which foster strong client relationships. Her leadership at Essia Law continues to drive the firm's success and uphold industry standards.

Senior Legal Counsel
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
Jan 2025 - Present • 1 year 10 months

Senior Legal Counsel
Xero
Jul 2024 - Apr 2025 • 9 months

External Legal Counsel - Secondee
Accent Group Limited
May 2022 - Dec 2024 • 2 years 7 months

Director
Essia Law
Apr 2022 - Present • 4 years 7 months
Legal Counsel
Kimberly Clark Australia & New Zealand
Dec 2018 - Apr 2022 • 3 years 4 months

Solicitor
Addisons
Feb 2017 - Nov 2018 • 1 year 9 months

Secondment - Contracts and Compliance Manager
SunRice
May 2014 - Jul 2014 • 2 months

Solicitor
King & Wood Mallesons
Feb 2012 - Aug 2014 • 2 years 6 months

Combined Bachelor of Business (Finance) & Bachelor of Laws degree
University of Technology Sydney
2005 - 2010
Last checked: 17 Mar 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW