Law Graduate or Solicitor (0-2 PAE)

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.

Law Graduate or Solicitor (0-2 PAE) – Banking and Finance (Melbourne)
 

About the role

We have an excellent and permanent opportunity for a motivated Law Graduate or Solicitor to join our Banking & Finance team in Melbourne, full time.
 

Working closely with Nicola Schofield, Partner, and other lawyers across the practice group, you will gain exposure to a broad range of banking and finance matters for a range of industries. You will assist on transactions acting for Australia’s major lenders, with the team servicing over 20 bank panels, including all four major Australian banks.
 

This role offers hands-on experience from the outset, including involvement in drafting, due diligence, transaction support, and client liaison. You will also be supported in your professional development and encouraged to build your skills and confidence as you progress your legal career.
 

About you
 

To be considered for this role, you will be a recent Law Graduate or junior solicitor (0–2 years’ PAE) with a strong academic record and a genuine interest in banking and finance law.
 

You will demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Previous experience in banking and finance, commercial law, or within a reputable firm will be highly regarded and is preferable.
   

What we offer

 
In return, you will be part of a collaborative and high-performing team that is committed to client service and professional development. You will receive mentoring, on-the-job training, and genuine career progression opportunities within a 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.

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