Banking & Finance Associate Lawyer Perth

About Dentons

Dentons is the worlds largest law firm. Were 20000 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

Our award winning peer and industry recognised Banking and Finance practice continues to grow and we are seeking a talented Associate to join the practice in our Perth office.

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 Partners;
• Work in a close and collegial team environment on complex and sophisticated matters;
• Work autonomously with plenty of direct client contact on matters where you do not require as much assistance from a Partner;
• Participate in a structured learning and development program tailored to your level of experience;
• Enjoy the benefits of one on one mentoring with a Partner who is focused on your career development and wellbeing and to genuinely have clear opportunities for promotion and advancement in a firm that is growing and making up Partners; and
• Enjoy a great work / life balance with the understanding of the importance of life outside of work.

We are predominantly a loan markets practice and advise corporate and institutional lenders and borrowers on various debt arrangements. Whilst we are ever-increasingly acting for Dentons global clients on cross border matters we have an unwavering commitment to our Australian clients who include major Australian banks as well as a number of private lenders investment managers and private developers.

About You

We are interested in hearing from lawyer with between 3 and 5 years PQE gained in any one or more of the abovementioned areas of Banking & Finance law.

You will be passionate about what you do keen to learn the craft and ready to embrace the opportunities that we will provide to you. You will ideally:

• be entrepreneurial proactive and self-motivated; and
• possess the desire to consistently exceed client expectations from a product and service perspective.

This is a blue sky opportunity for the right person! Apply now.

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 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.