Solicitor - Construction / Commercial Litigation - 2-4 yrs PQE (Bris)

About Dentons

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. We’re 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry.

Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.
 

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer with 2-4 years' PQE to join our rapidly growing Brisbane Construction practice group in a back-end litigation role.

Work directly with knowledgeable partners who are focused on assisting you in developing your skills and providing you mentoring during the early stages of your career.

With the continued growth in the Queensland building and construction market, this is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join our Firm. Dentons' Construction team offers decades of experience and has a long-held reputation as a leader in the sector, operating with market leading initiatives and technology, both locally and internationally.

You will be exposed to a broad range of contentious litigation matters relating to commercial building and development, infrastructure, engineering, residential building and insolvency. You will work in a supportive and friendly environment and learn from an experienced team of lawyers eager to assist you in your continued growth. You will also have access to our market leading learning and development programs. There are excellent opportunities for progression for the successful candidate.

In this role, you will:

• progress a litigation matter from start to finish under supportive supervision;
• draft correspondence, pleadings, submissions, affidavits and other court documents;
• be keen to appear at hearings including directions hearings, winding up and creditors petitions and various interlocutory applications;
• prepare detailed and comprehensive advice and evidence; and
• brief and work with counsel on defended litigation.

Our construction litigation team has a very strong pipeline of work, and you will be working with blue-chip and government clients.

You will have supported autonomy and will be given the opportunity to progress your own files with supervision from the partner. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate based on skills and experience.

About You

In addition to a strong academic record, we are looking for someone with the following capabilities and attributes:

• a genuine interest in developing expertise in litigation in the above areas;
• experience in commercial litigation or back-end construction dispute resolution;
• an ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients;
• excellent attention to detail and research skills;
• an innovative, problem-solving mindset; and
• excellent time management and organisational skills.

Those with a strong background in commercial litigation are encouraged to apply. If you are enthusiastic and self-driven and want to be fully engaged in your career, we want to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity for an early career lawyer to gain diverse and valuable experience in a collegiate and supportive environment.

Why Dentons

Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.
 
We offer:

• Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards
• Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
• Salary sacrificing and novated leases
• 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service
• Additional leave options
• Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
• Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
• Exclusive retailer discounts
• Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Generous health and wellbeing programs
• Agile and flexible working for all
• Social and diversity networks providing year-round events
• Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.

Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at recruitment.au@dentons.com. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.

Agency Submissions

Dentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.