Special Counsel - Real Estate (Part-time)
Date: 10 Jun 2026
Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU
Company: Dentons
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 Practice Group
Dentons' real estate team in Brisbane is a full service real estate offering and operates across all sectors, including capital transactions, leasing, development and general property advice for local, national and international clients.
The team is led by two dynamic partners and works hand in hand with Dentons' real estate team nationally as well as other practice groups including banking and finance, insolvency and, in particular, our corporate advisory team.
About the Role
You will be involved in matters across the whole range of real estate asset classes and a wide variety of transactions including capital transactions, leasing, project development as well as advice work. The matters are challenging and interesting.
You will be exposed to some fantastic property deals, work with some great clients whilst working in a supportive and friendly environment. This is an excellent chance for an established real estate lawyer looking to further develop their skills. There are excellent opportunities for progression for the successful candidate.
Dentons boasts a highly transparent and clear career pathway for our lawyers to support you with your career growth.
Dentons also offers flexible work arrangements and is open to part time arrangements for the right candidate.
About You
- You will be ready to hit the ground running with proven commercial real estate experience.
- You combine strong technical expertise with sound commercial judgement.
- You will possess the ability to work both autonomously as well as in a team environment, with strong client relationship skills and strong attention to detail.
- You are available to work 3 days per week (we are flexible in terms of what that might look like).
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and highly regarded practice known for its supportive and friendly team!
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 and Cover Letter. 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.