Posted: 02/12/2024Closing Date: 03/01/2025Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: HawthornJob Category: Corporate AdvisoryOpportunity to develop new skills with interesting, varied work & great clientsExcellent mentoring and opportunities for career progressionHybrid work model - working from home and office each weekWho are Moores?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. We pride ourselves on delivering quality work and excellent client service and we value the integral role our lawyers play in helping to make a difference. Job Description About the roleWe are seeking an experienced commercial or regulatory lawyer to serve our clients in the education sector, in the Corporate Advisory Team.Reporting to Cecelia Irvine-So, the successful candidate will provide legal services in education law comprising regulatory compliance, enrolment, discipline, and student and parent relations for school clients. Privacy law and/or child safety experience, although not required, are highly desirable skills.This is an autonomous role, managing end to end matters, however, there will be significant mentoring and development in this unique regulatory space, progressing the successful candidate's career in a values driven law firm. Desired Skills and Experience About youYou are a lawyer with 2-7 years post-admission experience. Your previous experience in the education sector, and your strong communication skills, and sound technical skills make you well suited to this role. Lawyers with fewer years of experience but with sector or related sector experience are also encouraged to apply.You have a practical and commercial approach to issues, are a people person, and have demonstrable experience consistently delighting clients. You will also have had experience working in a team and managing multiple matters.Other key skills and experience include:Strong analytical and research skills, with an ability to translate this into meaningful and pragmatic advice for busy clients;Focus on developing and maintaining enduring client relationships of mutual respect;A talent for engaging with people at all levels and working effectively within a team;Genuine interest in the education sector with its diverse nature and needs.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 In Sync in relation to employee engagement.We are truly flexible - 80% 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 percent of our practice leaders 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 pro bono and social impact.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 like and care about each other, and proud of the culture we've created.Other benefits of joining our team include:Tailored learning and development initiatives to support your growth and progression/ get you where you'd like to go.A supportive and enthusiastic team which thrives on working collaboratively with clients to find solutions to complex problems.A 'Good Anywhere' Policy - provided that you don't let clients or your team down, staff have freedom to work flexibly.Leave options, including wellbeing leave day, volunteer leave, ability to purchase additional leave; and an annual Moores Day (a day off on the Monday before Cup Day every year).Feel Good, Do Good, program of activities and initiatives.Moores is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and promotes an organisational environment where individuals are treated with fairness, respect, equality and dignity. To deliver the best outcomes for our clients, we seek team members who reflect the diverse communities that we serve, recognising the skills, knowledge and experience a diverse team brings to Moores.How do I apply?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. Please note we will only contact you if your application is successful for interview.Contact:Belinda Balmer, Head of People & Culture Natalie Rule, People and Culture Advisor