▷ (Immediate Start) Commercial Disputes Lawyer/Associate/Senior Lawyer

Posted: 29/10/2025

Closing Date: 30/11/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hawthorn

Job Category: Disputes

- Lawyer with a minimum 2-4 years’ experience, more senior candidates will also be considered
- Thriving law firm with 100 staff
- Excellent mentoring and development opportunities
- No time recording – value pricing
- Hybrid work model – working from the home and office each week

Moores is a values-driven law firm that is committed to making a difference for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate.

Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Commercial Disputes Lawyer with a minimum 2-4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to work alongside highly regarded lawyers on a broad range of commercial disputes.

You will have the chance to work with a range of clients across the not-for-profit, education, social housing, aged care and building & construction sectors on diverse commercial disputes. You will be responsible for drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and assisting with client strategy. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll have the opportunity to handle client communications, attend hearings, and support the team through all stages of litigation.

Key responsibilities

- Advise clients on a range of commercial disputes, including but not limited to contractual and corporate disputes, property and leasing disputes.
- Draft and review pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Assist in the preparation and conduct of litigation, including attending court hearings and mediations.
- Liaise directly with clients and other external stakeholders to provide clear and strategic advice.
- Conduct legal research and keep up-to-date with developments in commercial litigation.
- Support senior lawyers and partners in the management of complex cases.
- Contribute to business development activities and firm-wide initiatives.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A minimum 2-4 years' post-qualification experience in commercial disputes, gained from a law firm or in-house legal team.
- Strong technical knowledge of commercial litigation, including an understanding of key legal principles and procedures.
- Excellent communication and drafting skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A client‑focused approach with an interest in building relationships and developing a commercial understanding of client needs.
- A team‑oriented mindset, combined with the ability to work independently when required.

If you are a motivated and ambitious lawyer looking for a challenging and rewarding role with excellent career development prospects, we would love to hear from you

About us

Moores is not a traditional law firm. We are unique because:

- We actually innovate – we were the first law firm to ditch time sheets in favour of value pricing. We price value, not time.
- Our staff love working here – Moores recently ranked in the top 25% of Australian organisations surveyed by InSync in relation to employee engagement.
- We are truly flexible – a large proportion of our staff and practice leaders work flexibly or part time.
- We are proudly inclusive and committed to equality – our CEO and more than 50% of our practice leaders and senior leadership team are female.
- We pride ourselves on being professional, but we don’t wear suits unless we have to.
- We value work‑life balance, so we focus on working smarter.
- We have a strong commitment to social impact. We focus on working with purpose aligned clients to deliver great outcomes that benefit the community.
- We keep it real – we’re a down to earth bunch who listen and are open with each other. We don’t take ourselves too seriously.
- We do it with heart – people are the heart of Moores. We care about each other, and we are proud of the culture we have created.

Other benefits of joining our team include

- Opportunities to work on multi-disciplinary teams.
- Access to interesting, challenging and varied work.
- Supportive Practice Leaders who are committed to your professional development and provide training.
- Tailed learning and development initiatives.
- A supportive and enthusiastic team, which thrives on working collaboratively with clients to find solutions to complex problems.
- Leave purchase options and a wellbeing program.

Curious to know more? Take a look at our ‘Be a Force for Good’ video on what it is like to work at Moores.

We do prefer to deal with you directly so please submit your application by clicking on the link below to apply.

Only applications submitted via the Moores online application system will be accepted. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.

http://www.moores.com.au/careers

Please note we will only contact you if your application is successful for interview.

Moores is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

Contact:

Belinda Balmer, Head of People & Culture

(03) 9843 0415

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