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
Join our new team of specialists in the area of institutional abuse and personal injury claims and work with the best. Arising out of these claims are a range of interesting and complex matters including investigations, fraud, competition, commercial disputes, and media law. This fantastic opportunity is available to a Senior Associate to join our high performing and successful team. You will be responsible for supervising and mentoring Associate level lawyers, under the mentorship and guidance of a senior expert.
Whilst doing this important work, you will be on a clear path to partnership, being led by some of the best strategists in a supportive, welcoming, and friendly environment.
About You
- You have sound technical legal skills and understand process.
- Preferably, you have gained experience in acting for the Respondent in historical institutional abuse claims.
- You have experience in general commercial litigation.
- You can demonstrate your experience in mediations and settlement negotiations.
- 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 be part of a team that is passionate about what they do every day.
If this sounds like you, then this is an excellent opportunity to further your career 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
- Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna, and Whadjuk land
- 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 and Cover Letter. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at 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.
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