Corporate M&A Lawyer, 3+ yrs PAE

Dentons

Corporate Associate role at Dentons specializing in M&A and corporate transactions. Join a collaborative team supporting junior lawyers' growth with significant global exposure.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate transactions, particularly in M&A, equity raisings, and secondary advisory work, while showcasing strong drafting and advice-writing skills. Possesses an analytical mindset to tackle complex legal matters effectively.

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Corporate TransactionsM&AEquity RaisingsDrafting SkillsAnalytical Mindset

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Hard Skills

Corporate TransactionsM&AEquity RaisingsDrafting SkillsAdvice-Writing Skills

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetCollaborationMentorship

Industry Keywords

Corporate LawAdvisory WorkComplex Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join a collaborative, high-performing team where junior lawyers are supported through meaningful work
Gain exposure to a broad range of corporate matters
Develop your technical, commercial and advisory skills
Work across multiple partners within a national team
Be mentored and coached by senior lawyers invested in your progression

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of post-admission experience in corporate transactions, with a focus on M&A, equity raisings and secondary advisory work
Strong drafting and advice-writing skills
Analytical mindset and willingness to work on complex, challenging matters

Benefits

Comp & perks

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