Commercial Real Estate 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.

About the Role

In a competitive Real Estate market, experience with a global perspective is indispensable. Dentons' Real Estate team operates at the industry's forefront, working with market leading initiatives and technology both locally and internationally. Dentons advises on transactions, structuring management of property interests, sales, purchases and complex leasing and has particular expertise in complex developments and titling. Our reputation has been built on helping clients expedite the development process and effectively managing contractual and commercial risk.

Our Real Estate practice works on complex property deals for a mix of Australian and overseas landlords, tenants, owners and investors across many aspects of commercial property, including retail and office leasing, acquisitions, disposals of commercial property and property developments.

With enthusiastic senior lawyers to support your training & development on the job, and through the structured learning and development programs offered internally, there is significant opportunity for on-going professional development for you to accelerate your career with our team long-term.

About You

You may be an Associate or Senior Associate and seeking the long term opportunity for career development and progression that Dentons can provide.

You will:

• be able to demonstrate experience in commercial real estate law, including leasing, residential developments, sales and acquisitions;
• have an exacting nature with a high regard for quality driven outcomes and a 'challenge accepted' growth mindset;
• be a strong communicator who enjoys preparing and delivering presentations to clients; and
• be looking for a friendly, supportive and genuine team where you will be a mentor to junior members of the team whilst being mentored by passionate and dedicated partners.

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.