Current Openings at Dentons

This role will support the Global Client Terms Manager with review of client engagement agreements and related terms and documentation, to manage risks associated with client engagement and ensure compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

You will be a US qualified attorney with experience of commercial contract review and drafting, and ideally have worked within a law firm risk and compliance department.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing all forms of client engagement documentation, advising on risks and contractual issues, and drafting bespoke responses.
• Compliance with applicable rules of professional responsibility and Firm policy, with respect to screening new matters and clients.
• Advising on responses to RfPs/pitches and managing the engagement structure and review of terms.
• Handle medium to high complexity protection of confidential information issues.
• Liaising with various business and legal teams across the Firm's locations to seek input on client requirements and to address cross regional engagement and conflicts issues.
• Review client articles and publications for conflicts and confidentiality purposes.
• Undertaking basic ad hoc conflict searches in the context of RfPs and to check client references in publications and articles.
• Implementing the Firm's global compliance policies to manage risk.
• Drafting, reviewing, and updating internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Maintaining central recording systems for client terms.
• Updating the firm’s terms of business and letters of engagement.
• Ad hoc project work in the context of Business Acceptance generally and client terms.
• Participating as a front line advisor to the business on client related risk and regulatory issues.

Requirements

• Lawyer in good standing with relevant regulatory body or bar association, preferably with 1-3 years PQE.
• Relevant experience preferably acquired in an international law firm.
• Experience in identifying areas of current business process steps which could be enhanced and/or streamlined to become more efficient and add value to our end customers work product.
• Able to present in English high quality oral and written communications to internal and external recipients.
• Able to address sensitive and confidential issues with tact, as well as build and maintain effective working relationships within an organisational setting.
• Able to take direction and follow through to completion with minimal supervision.
• Able to demonstrate advanced research and drafting skills.
• Able to critically review, update and amend policies, procedures and precedents for the firm in plain English with minimal supervision, consulting with stakeholders where appropriate.
• Able to identify and resolve deficiencies and gaps in existing policies, procedures and precedents.
• Strong analytical skills, able to identify issues and draw conclusions, producing accurate and reasoned opinions on a range of regulatory issues.
• Detailed working knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations that apply to law firms.
• Understanding of law firm billing processes and conflicts checking systems.
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office suite, e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and be a good team player, particularly in the context of working as part of a virtual/remote team.
• Methodical approach to work; takes an efficient and organised approach to dealing with administration.
• Able to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, while also being able to follow instructions and provide support to the Global Client Terms Manager.
• Can carry out all responsibilities in a way which supports Dentons' values and promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles.
• Able to be an ambassador for Dentons, being professional in outlook and attitude.

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About the role

• We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and collaborative Global Senior Financial Operations Analyst to join our Global Finance team.
• This critical role manages the end-to-end delivery of global financial reporting, budgeting processes, and operational efficiencies in a dynamic, international environment. You’ll coordinate across regions, mentor a junior team member, and lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• The successful candidate will work closely with regional and global teams, providing actionable insights to support leadership decision-making and ensuring timely, accurate financial deliverables.
• This role is a 12-Month Maternity Leave Cover, with the potential opportunity for future extension.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly global spend reports to the GCFO and support quarterly review sessions with budget owners.
• Monitor variances and proactively support budget owners to stay within budget, improving report relevance and insight.
• Produce financial statements on a timely basis while ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Approve global invoices and partner with budget owners to prevent delays or inaccuracies.
• Oversee monthly GL entries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and resolving misclassifications.
• Support the annual budget and forecasting cycles, coordinating inputs from global and regional stakeholders.
• Manage cross-region incentive fee settlements, from scheduling to payment coordination and stakeholder support.
• Coordinate with colleagues and regional teams to streamline invoice processing, increase transparency, and improve accuracy.
• Oversee regional recharge invoices and manage true-ups, while gradually delegating tasks to build team capacity.
• Deliver timely AR reports, monitor overdue balances, and recommend actions to strengthen cash flow.
• Serve as the primary contact point, working effectively with global and regional senior leadership, MBD, Risk, and Business Technology teams.
• Provide ad hoc financial analyses and respond to global inquiries within established turnaround times.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to streamline operations and improve data accuracy.
• Support the external audit process, preparing data and liaising with auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance, preferably within multinational organizations.
• Strong technical skills in Excel; familiarity with SQL and Power BI is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and ability to communicate complex data clearly.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple deadlines and priorities independently in a remote environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and cultures.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
• Familiarity and understanding of Swiss Verein and partnership-driven legal and operating models.