Commercial Litigation Lawyer - 5-7 PQE - Melbourne

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.

The Opportunity

Join a highly respected Partner whose background spans national firm partnership, advocacy at the Bar, executive leadership (including CEO of the Victorian Bar), and senior in‑house General Counsel roles. This is a unique chance to work closely with a leader who is both commercially astute and genuinely invested in mentoring and developing their team.

As the Melbourne practice continues to grow, you will play a key role in shaping its direction while benefiting from the support and scale of a national disputes team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of complex commercial disputes with autonomy.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior lawyers, fostering their development in partnership with your Supervising Partner.
• Build strong client relationships and collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across Melbourne and interstate.
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge resources, and initiatives that enhance a high‑performing team culture.

About You

You bring 5–7 years’ PQE in commercial litigation, ideally from a leading Australian law firm. You are confident managing matters end‑to‑end and show good judgement on when to delegate and escalate.

You thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and enjoy working closely with senior leaders. Your communication skills, client focus, and appetite for continuous learning enable you to build trust quickly with clients and colleagues.

What’s on Offer

• Direct mentorship from an industry‑leading Partner.
• Exposure to sophisticated, high‑impact litigation matters.
• A supportive national team invested in your long‑term career development.
• Opportunities to influence and shape a growing Melbourne practice.
• Flexible working arrangements and a genuinely inclusive culture.

NOTE:  We will not be briefing agencies on this role so if you want to be considered, please apply directly.

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.