About Dentons
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About the role
Reporting to our Senior Conflicts and Compliance Lawyer, you will be a key member of the Conflicts Team and provide valued input [and expert advice] to internal stakeholders on conflicts of interest and compliance related matters. The duties of this role include but are not limited to:
performing and analysing conflicts of interest searches;
liaising with local and global Partners to manage potential conflicts and information barriers;
reviewing prospective clients for reputational and financial risks;
assisting in the review of contractual arrangements and advising on legal and commercial risks;
assisting with educating and training staff on conflicts matters across our Australian and PNG offices; and
providing general legal support and assistance to the General Counsel and Risk team and Dentons generally.
You will work with highly experienced and supportive senior practitioners who will guide and encourage your further learning and development.
About you
This role would suit a Conflicts or Risk Lawyer (or Analyst) or a lawyer with 1 or 2 years of PQE with relevant corporate, commercial and/or compliance experience who has worked in a law firm environment. Your excellent research and analytical skills and high level of attention to detail are essential to be successful in this role.
We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, is a good team player and wants to be part of a close, collaborative and high performing team.
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.
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