Associate Lawyer

Associate Lawyer (3-4 PQE) – Litigation | Dentons Perth

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

Make your mark in our dynamic Perth office. We are seeking a talented Associate Lawyer (3–4 years’ PQE) with strong litigation experience to join our Commercial Disputes team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of disputes, including commercial litigation, construction and strata disputes, insolvency and restructuring, and claims made against Dentons’ national and international clients. Clients are a mix of listed entities, private entities, strata companies, and private clients.

You will instruct in matters in all courts in the State and Federal jurisdictions.

About the Team

Dentons’ Perth office is a trusted advisor to major resource participants, financial institutions, and corporates. Our litigation team is known for its tenacity and track record in achieving successful outcomes, leveraging global reach and local insight to deliver exceptional results.

You will be part of a team that thrives on collaboration and excellence, reporting to a highly experienced leader with over two decades in litigation and dispute resolution. This leader is widely recognised for handling complex disputes and brings a strategic, solutions-focused approach to every matter.

About You

You:

- are a robust lawyer with resilience and confidence in managing complex matters;

- are a proven team player who values collaboration and knowledge sharing;

- are someone who enjoys contributing to a vibrant team culture;

- have gained solid litigation experience with exposure to commercial disputes;

- have a desire to broaden expertise;

- have an outstanding academic record and commitment to professional excellence.

Apply now and join a team where your skills will make a real impact.

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, 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.

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