Associate/Senior Associate (3-5 PQE) at Dentons

The role

Dentons is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate with 3-5 years of PQE to join their Employment & Safety practice in Sydney. This role will focus on conducting investigations and litigation for a broad range of local and global clients.

What you'll do

Conduct investigations
Defend claims at the FWC
Advise local and global employers on the full range of issues that can arise during the employment relationship
Run matters end to end
Manage client relationships
Identify risks and issues promptly and raise them with the partner
Work with organisations to anticipate, manage and resolve issues that arise during the workplace lifecycle

What we're looking for

3-5 years PQE

Skilled in conducting investigations and litigation

Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, common law and the best strategy for employers

Ability to run matters end to end

Strong drafting and communication skills with a particular emphasis on commerciality and clarity in advice

Ability to manage client relationships

Ability to identify risks and issues promptly and raise them with the partner

Good sense of judgement along with the ability to make difficult decisions

Client engagement talents to work with organisations to anticipate, manage and resolve issues that arise during the workplace lifecycle

Impeccable communication skills

Ability to establish trust with a range of clients

High regard for quality driven outcomes

Growth mindset ('challenge accepted')

Benefits

Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards

Salary continuous insurance

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

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

Hiring contacts

recruitment.au@dentons.com

Associate/Senior Associate (3-5 PQE)