Risk / Conflicts & Compliance Lawyer - 1-3 yrs PQE

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

Reporting to our Legal Risk & Compliance Manager, you will be a key member of the Conflicts Team and provide valued input [and expert advice] to internal stakeholders on conflicts of interest and compliance related matters. The duties of this role include but are not limited to:

• performing and analysing conflicts of interest searches;
• liaising with local and global Partners to manage potential conflicts and information barriers;
• reviewing prospective clients for reputational and financial risks;
• assisting in the review of contractual arrangements and advising on legal and commercial risks;
• assisting with educating and training staff on conflicts matters across our Australian and PNG offices; and
• providing general legal support and assistance to the General Counsel and Risk team and Dentons generally.

You will work with highly experienced and supportive senior practitioners who will guide and encourage your further learning and development.

About You

This role would suit a Conflicts or Risk Lawyer (or Analyst) or a lawyer with 1 to 3 years of PQE with relevant corporate, commercial and/or compliance experience who has worked in a law firm environment. Your excellent research and analytical skills and high level of attention to detail are essential to be successful in this role. 

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, is a good team player and wants to be part of a close, collaborative and high performing 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.