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Banking Litigation Associate - 2-5 PAE - Sydney

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Date: 26 Feb 2026

Location: Sydney, NSW, 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 Role

 

In this role, you will provide dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency expertise to the large four Australian trading banks and private creditor providers (institutional providers, credit funds and family offices).  

 

Dentons supports agile and flexible working. We have plenty of internal committees that you can join where many of our staff are working together to make a change through pro-bono work or community engagement.

 

About You

 

You will have at least two years of experience working in general commercial or banking disputes, with an interest in working for the top-end of the financial services sector. You will have the ability to manage contentious matters in a relatively autonomous fashion with the necessary support, as required.

 

We are seeking an approachable and empathetic lawyer with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a passion for mentoring junior team members, and a collaborative, confident approach to stakeholder engagement. While prior experience in loan and securities enforcement is advantageous, it is not essential. What matters most is solid experience in commercial disputes before the NSW Supreme Court - particularly within the Corporations, Commercial or Possession Lists - including court appearance and advocacy on interlocutory matters. Our Partners are highly supportive and committed to training the right candidate in loan and securities enforcement.

 

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.