At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise major clients on business debt recovery, restructuring, and commercial litigation.
- Company: Join Dentons, a global leader in law with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus leave, flexible working, and health programs.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities for pro-bono work.
- Why this job: Kickstart your legal career with experienced mentors and impactful work.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years PQE in disputes or insolvency; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 75022 - 81775 $ per year.
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Salary: A$75,022.00-A$81,775.00
We are looking for a Recovery & Restructuring / Commercial Litigation Solicitor to work within our Melbourne office. This role offers a mix of work for a range of highly experienced and supportive Partners in our practice.
About the role
This role involves working for major corporate clients, major banks, other lenders and insolvency practitioners to provide advice in relation to:
- Business debt recovery and enforcement of security
- Restructuring & insolvency
- Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
About you
Our Partners are seeking your energy, your passion for law and your insolvency and/or litigation experience. You will ideally have the following attributes:
- A strong academic background
- 1‑3 years of post‑admission experience in disputes and/or insolvency gained in a law firm
- The desire and ability to learn from the leaders around you
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A good team member, someone who understands the ebb and flow of work in a busy practice and is willing to chip in where needed
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
- Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
- 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.
Application
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.
Office closure period
Dentons’ Australian offices will be closed from 24 December 2025 and will reopen on 7 January 2026. Applications submitted during this period will be reviewed upon our return.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services
Recovery & Restructuring / Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Melbourne employer: Dentons
Dentons is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in Adelaide, where you can engage with high-profile clients and landmark projects. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the firm provides extensive learning opportunities, equitable salary packaging, and a range of benefits that promote work-life balance and inclusivity. Join a team that values your authenticity and supports your career progression within a globally recognised legal brand.
