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Commercial Litigation Lawyer - 3-5 yrs PAE - Sydney (Sydney, NSW, AU) @ Dentons Group B.V.

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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>About Dentons</strong><br><br>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.<br><br>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.</span></p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Our Sydney based disputes resolution team has five partners and is growing, making this is an exciting time to join them. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our high performing and successful team on a range of high-profile disputes and client industries.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You will work on defendant historical sensitive claims in a fast-evolving legal landscape, and a variety of high-profile commercial disputes.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work with some of the best legal minds whilst receiving support and on-the-job training in a welcoming and friendly environment. You will have direct contact with a range of blue chip ASX listed clients, charities, government organisations and not-for-profit clients as well as high net worth individuals. Opportunities for advancement in this team are genuine . . . not an empty promise.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>About You</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrable experience in defendant torts law and/or personal injury claims (NSW jurisdiction preferred).</span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You are seeking a role within a busy and sociable practice.</span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You want to work on a broad range of intellectually challenging matters surrounded by a team that is committed to what they do.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">If this sounds like you, then this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills in a leading and collaborative team.</span></p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Why Dentons</strong><br><br>Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.<br> <br>We offer:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Salary sacrificing and novated leases</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Additional leave options</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Exclusive retailer discounts</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Learning &amp; Development opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Generous health and wellbeing programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Agile and flexible working for all </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Social and diversity networks providing year-round events</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work</span></li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Diversity, Equality &amp; Inclusion</strong><br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at [email protected].</strong> <em>Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.</em><br><br><strong>Agency Submissions</strong><br><br>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.</span></p>

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