Commercial Property Lawyer - 4+ PAE

Commercial Property Lawyer - 4+ PAE

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Date: 12 May 2026

Location: Adelaide, SA, AU

Company: Dentons

About Dentons

Dentons is the worlds largest law firm. Were 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 Team

Dentons Real Estate team is a market leader, advising on high-value and complex property transactions across Australia and internationally.

The team works across:

Major developments and large-scale projects

Complex titling and structuring matters

Commercial, retail, and industrial leasing

Strategic property advice

You will work closely with highly regarded Partners Dean Kent and Vince Mascolo, gaining exposure to premium clients and sophisticated transactions.

About the Opportunity

This is a career-defining opportunity to work on a broad mix of high-quality matters, including:

Major property developments

Acquisitions and disposals

Commercial, retail, and industrial leasing

Joint ventures and property syndicates

Strata and community schemes

Structuring for tax, stamp duty, and GST outcomes

You will gain exposure to high-profile deals while working in a collaborative and supportive environment with clear progression pathways.

About You

We are seeking a technically strong and commercially minded lawyer who is looking to accelerate their career within a global platform.

You will bring:

4+ years PAE in property law (from a reputable firm)

Strong academic credentials

The ability to work both autonomously and within a team

Excellent communication and client relationship skills

High attention to detail and a proactive mindset

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.