Banking & Finance Law – Associate / Senior Associate – 4-7 PQE

Job title: Banking & Finance Law – Associate / Senior Associate – 4-7 PQE

Company: Dentons


Job description: About DentonsDentons 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 RoleOur award winning, peer and industry recognised Sydney Banking and Finance practice is growing and we are looking for a talented lawyer with 4-7 yrs PQE to join the practice. Whilst the work will be generated by our Sydney partners, you could be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane where you would sit with the Banking & Finance teams in those offices.Our core strengths are in Property & Construction Finance, Corporate Finance, Acquisition & Leveraged Finance and Project Finance and you will have the opportunity to:

• work directly with market leading Banking & Finance Partners;
• work in a close and collegial team environment on complex and sophisticated matters;
• work autonomously with plenty of direct client and relationship contact on matters;
• participate in a structured learning and development program tailored to your level of experience and desired career path;
• enjoy the benefits of ‘one on one’ mentoring with a Partner who is focused on your career, development and well-being and to genuinely have clear opportunities for promotion and advancement in a firm that is growing and making up Partners;
• supervise and be involved in the training and development of more junior colleagues;
• play to your strengths, in particular if you pride yourself as being a great draftsperson or technician or if you have great relationship and business development skills; and
• enjoy a great work / life balance, with all of the Partners in our team having young children of their own and understanding the importance of life outside of work.

About youWe are particularly interested in hearing from Australian and New Zealand qualified Senior Associates with experience gained in any one or more of the abovementioned areas of Banking & Finance law and would love to hear from anyone seeking a return to Australia from anywhere in the world. You will be passionate about what you do, keen to continue your learning, and ready to embrace the opportunities that we will provide to you.Why DentonsDentons 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 & InclusionEmbedded 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 SubmissionsDentons 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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Location: Sydney, NSW

Job date: Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:00:43 GMT

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