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

To support the continued growth of our Corporate practice, we are seeking an Associate with three or more years of post-admission experience in corporate transactions, with a focus on M&A, equity raisings and secondary advisory work.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team where junior lawyers are supported through meaningful work, strong mentorship and ongoing development.

Working across multiple partners within a national team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of corporate matters and develop your technical, commercial and advisory skills. You will be mentored and coached by senior lawyers who are invested in your progression and committed to supporting your long-term career development.

As the world's largest global law firm, Dentons offers the scale, reach and platform to work on significant corporate transactions in Australia, across the region and globally.

About You

You will have experience working on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and equity capital markets matters. You are looking to join a collaborative team that advises on a broad range of matters across Australia, while drawing on the strength of Dentons' global footprint.

Your strong drafting and advice-writing skills, analytical mindset and willingness to work on complex, challenging matters will help you succeed in our collaborative, team-oriented and high-performing Corporate practice.

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.