Looking for a firm that offers unsurpassed opportunities and focuses on people?

Then look to Dentons. We understand that our success is determined by our people. That's why we are dedicated to attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining the best individuals.

At Dentons, values matter. Collaboration, excellence, openness, respect, and integrity underpin everything we do. Our inclusive and collegial team will stimulate your interests, develop your skills, and value your contributions.

At Dentons, you will tackle unique and challenging matters with colleagues and clients worldwide. You will be part of a firm that is leading the legal field in innovation and creativity.

Deeply connected to our local communities across the globe, Dentons is also powerfully committed to persity, inclusion, sustainability, and pro bono service.

Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out, Dentons will challenge you, reward you and help you realise your full potential. Dentons is not only the world's largest law firm—it is also where you'll find unmatched opportunities to grow your career.

Remuneration and benefits

The opportunity at all levels to work with a great team, doing challenging work for high-profile clients is rewarding in itself. In addition, we offer a range of lifestyle and wellness benefits including:

Financial

• Employee referral bonus programme for introducing talented candidates
• Income protection (salary continuance) insurance
• PLT reimbursement
• Financial coaching and planning sessions
• Financial health checks, first home buyer benefits and Lenders Mortgage Insurance wavier
• Consultations with Dentons’ default superannuation fund

Wellbeing

• A buddy for each new starter
• Agile and flexible working
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Domestic and family violence support
• Gender affirmation support
• Dentons is an accredited Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
• Annual flu vaccination
• Discounted private health insurance

Growth

• Tailored Learning and Development programs at all levels, as well as ample training through our MyDentons learning platform
• Global mentoring program
• Domestic and international secondments and exchange programs
• Education assistance to facilitate your growth and development

Additional Leave

• Bonus leave
• Generous company paid family leave
• Additional leave for purchase
• An extra paid holiday for Dentons Day
• Floating public holidays for cultural significance
• Study and admission leave
• Paid volunteer leave
• Blood donor leave

Giving Back

• Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work
• Social impact networks

Perks

• Entry costs to sporting events
• Regular lunches and morning teas
• Regular office social activities
• End of year events
• Discounts to 350+ leading retailers
• Free Wi-Fi in the office
• End of trip facilities
• Free anti-virus software on your personal computers
• A wine club
• A reward and recognition program

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.

Dentons in Australia has been recognised as a Silver Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. This achievement reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where LGBTQ+ employees can thrive, with policies, training, and leadership support that drive meaningful inclusion.

Dentons in Australia has been recognised by The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an ‘Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2025’ and won the ‘Large Enterprise of the Year’ category at the 2024 Recalibrate Gender Equality Awards.

Dentons in Australia is heralding the gender pay gap change in the legal industry with a leading 4.1% median gender pay gap in 2024, compared to the Australian median of 18.6%, in the latest Workplace Gender Equality Agency gender pay gap results. Our Gender 360 – Equity from Every Angle strategy focuses on three key areas: transparent career paths; inclusive policies; and annual remuneration audits which combined, have helped us equalise the gender balance within roles at Dentons in Australia. It has also played a key role in breaking down barriers to leadership. Since 2018, female representation in partnership has grown from 12% to 36% in 2024 and we boast a 50/50 gender split on our executive board.

Communications regarding career opportunities at Dentons will only come from a @Dentons.com email address and all opportunities will be posted on our Careers section of dentons.com. Any claim to be a member of Dentons recruitment teams from domains such as Gmail.com, Outlook.com, Yahoo.com, similar free-to-use email services, HR-Dentons.com, or any other domain listed on our list of Domains Fraudulently Imitating Dentons are not legitimate. Any request for personal information or impersonation of Dentons personnel should be reported to email‑abuse@dentons.com.