Commercial Litigation Lawyer - 3-5 yrs PAE - Sydney

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

Our Sydney based team has five partners and is growing, making this is an exciting time to join them. This fantastic opportunity is available to two mid-level lawyers with 3-5 years PQE to join our high performing and successful team, working across our Dispute Resolution group, on a range of high-profile disputes and client industries.

You will work on a variety of high-profile commercial litigation disputes, including contract, corporate, property and trade practices disputes, class actions, fraud investigations and prosecutions as well as government inquiries and investigations.

Work with some of the best legal minds whilst receiving support and on-the-job training in a welcoming and friendly environment. You will have direct contact with a range of blue chip ASX listed clients, charities, government organisations and not-for-profit clients as well as high net worth individuals.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in any or all of the above types of disputes.
• You are seeking a role within a busy and sociable practice. This is a collaborative and closely knit team so you will need to be a good team player.
• You want to work on a broad range of intellectually challenging matters surrounded by a team that is passionate about what they do day every day.

If this sounds like you, then this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills in a leading 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, 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.