Graduate Lawyer

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.
 

We have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Graduate to join our Sydney, General Counsel and Risk team on a 12-month maximum-term contract. This role will involve assisting the Senior Conflicts and Compliance Lawyer and General Counsel to advise the firm on conflicts of interest and compliance related matters.

The General Counsel & Risk Team supports Dentons and its lawyers to provide quality legal services in a manner that promotes profitability and reduces risk. 

About the Role

• Performing and analysing conflict of interest searches to identify potential legal and commercial conflicts.
• Evaluating potential conflict issues from both a legal and commercial viewpoint and on a local, national, and international basis.
• Preparing clear and concise reports on conflicts issues and recommending responses.
• Providing staff training and assisting in raising awareness of conflicts clearance processes, risks and responses.
• Liaising with global Risk and Conflicts teams on cross-border conflict issues and global conflicts initiatives.
• Providing input on firm conflict policies and procedures, identifying and developing process improvements.
• Assisting the Senior Conflicts and Compliance Lawyer and General Counsel in responding to claims and potential claims against the firm (including insurance issues).
• Advise on risk issues in client retainers, panel agreements etc. as well as, practitioner compliance issues such as certification and CLE.

About You

• Completed or enrolled to complete the GDLP within the year.
• Experience in a risk or compliance environment – preferable but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and process oriented.
• Lateral thinker with the ability to use initiative to problem solve.
• Clear communicator, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding time management skills, with ability to multi-task and prioritise competing deadlines.
• Enthusiastic individual who has a proactive attitude.

To be considered for a position on the Law Graduate Program, you must expect to complete your law degree by the end of 2024 and be available to commence full time employment in early 2025. You will also consider yourself an ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic professional who possesses an excellent academic record and strong interpersonal skills. Any relevant work experience gained throughout your degree is advantageous.

Grow your legal knowledge and skills at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm. Apply today with a cover letter, CV and copies of your academic transcripts. Please note that your application will be deemed incomplete if you have not attached all these documents and will therefore be disqualified from consideration. Please check that you have attached all documents correctly.

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.