Senior Associate Corporate Insolvency & Banking Litigation Brisbane

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

Ideally you will have 57 years of PAE. Proven experience in corporate insolvency assignments and related litigation is a must.

You will work closely with supervising partners and be supported by a close-knit team which embraces collaboration and prides itself on excellent service delivery.

About You

You are a well-organised lawyer with an eye for detail and keenness to hone your technical skills. You will have previous experience in core workstreams of:

• Voluntary administration liquidation and receiverships acting for appointees and directors or key stakeholders.
• Safe harbour appointments.
• Secured creditor realisations.
• Commercial litigation with a focus on financial services and Corporations Act disputes.

Working in a team structure mentoring junior staff and supporting partners in business development initiatives will be second nature to you or provide an opportunity you have been looking for to develop your skill set in a supportive environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and familiarity with drafting Court pleadings.

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

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