
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.
The Adelaide Dentons' Real Estate team is a market leader, boasting a client portfolio and landmark-matters across the State which is second-to-none, and only growing. To mention but a few, our team works across Market Square, Lot Fourteen, Brompton Gasworks and South Beach. We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner to join the team, whether based in Adelaide or interstate (see below).
Broadly, the team works on:
You will work closely with highly regarded down-to-earth Partners, gaining exposure to premium clients and sophisticated transactions – and working hand-in-hand with multiple teams across the Dentons practice groups and offices (both nationally and internationally).
This is your opportunity to join a team that is bursting at the seams with high-quality work and opportunities. In one of the Partners' words, “We have, as a team, never had the breadth and quality of work in the 18 years I have been here – the opportunities are amazing!”. You will work on a broad mix of high-quality matters, including:
You will work in a collaborative and supportive environment with clear progression pathways. Our Partners work together with the team and with each other across the client portfolio – team members are not siloed to Partners, and work collaboratively with other teams.
We are seeking a technically strong and commercially minded lawyer who is looking to accelerate their career within a global platform.
You will bring:
This opportunity is open to lawyers matching the above criteria who are ideally based in Adelaide, but we are also keen to hear from those based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.
We offer:
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.
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.

Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you.