Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer
Legal & CompliancePosted 3 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Corporate M&A Lawyer - 3+ yrs PAE - Sydney”
Posted 3 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Corporate M&A Lawyer - 3+ yrs PAE - Sydney”
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About Dentons
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.
About the Role
To support the continued growth of our Corporate practice, we are seeking an Associate with three or more years of post-admission experience in corporate transactions, with a focus on M&A, equity raisings and secondary advisory work.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team where junior lawyers are supported through meaningful work, strong mentorship and ongoing development.
Working across multiple partners within a national team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of corporate matters and develop your technical, commercial and advisory skills. You will be mentored and coached by senior lawyers who are invested in your progression and committed to supporting your long-term career development.
As the world’s largest global law firm, Dentons offers the scale, reach and platform to work on significant corporate transactions in Australia, across the region and globally.
About You
You will have experience working on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and equity capital markets matters. You are looking to join a collaborative team that advises on a broad range of matters across Australia, while drawing on the strength of Dentons’ global footprint.
Your strong drafting and advice-writing skills, analytical mindset and willingness to work on complex, challenging matters will help you succeed in our collaborative, team-oriented and high-performing Corporate practice.
Why Dentons
Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.
We offer:
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 recruitment.au@dentons.com. 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.