Lawyer (2-4 PAE) - M&A & Transactional Tax

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.

Sydney | Corporate & Tax

Dentons is looking for a 2–4 PAE lawyer with M&A and transactional tax experience to join our Sydney office.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a well‑established practice advising on high‑value, complex transactions across Australia and internationally.

What you’ll do

You’ll work across a broad range of transactional and advisory tax matters, including:

• M&A tax – structuring, due diligence and transaction support
• GST and state taxes (stamp duty, land tax, payroll tax)
• Tax aspects of corporate, real estate, infrastructure and major projects
• Cross‑border transactions and investment structures
• Advising financial institutions on GST and transaction‑related issues
• W&I insurance, tax risk allocation and indemnities
• Tax audits, disputes and controversy
• Structuring for joint ventures, trusts and investment vehicles

You’ll work closely with market‑leading partners and collaborate with Dentons’ corporate, banking and real estate teams.

About you

• 2–4 years’ PAE
• Experience in M&A and transactional tax (law firm or top‑tier accounting firm)
• Exposure to GST and/or state taxes highly regarded
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Commercial, collaborative and keen to develop

Why this role now

This role offers the opportunity to step into an established workflow with immediate exposure to live matters. It offers genuine responsibility from day one, strong mentoring, and a clear pathway for progression within a growing practice.

• High‑quality, complex transactions
• Access to global clients and cross‑border work
• Supportive, inclusive culture with clear development pathways
• Flexible working

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

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