About Gilbert + Tobin
Gilbert + Tobin is built on enduring values of excellence, trust, respect, integrity and good corporate citizenship. We are a leading firm with over 500 lawyers, trusted by our clients to navigate today’s increasingly complex world.
We are purpose-built for our clients’ most complex work - across transactions, disputes and regulation. Our partners are leaders in their fields, delivering the highest quality of legal advice and providing an exceptional edge for our clients. They also provide our lawyers the opportunity to work with and learn from them. We are innovators in the use of technology, redefining value and service in the legal industry.
Our open, merit-based culture attracts and inspires the best legal talent. Founded in 1988, G+T’s journey has been one of relentless ambition and rapid progress, achieving extraordinary success in just over three decades.
We remain as determined as ever to be the best it’s possible to be.
About Energy, Resources and Infrastructure
Our Energy, Resources and Infrastructure group advises on some of Australia’s most significant energy and infrastructure transactions. We work across the full project lifecycle - from development and structuring through to acquisition and financing, with a strong focus on the energy transition.
You will work closely with a number of partners across our nationally integrated Energy, Resources and Infrastructure team, supporting clients on complex, high-value transactions. This includes exposure to mergers and acquisitions, project development, joint ventures and financing arrangements across energy and critical infrastructure sectors.
Our partners are recognised leaders in their fields and bring deep sector expertise, strong regulatory insight and a practical, commercial approach. They are committed to building high-performing teams and mentoring lawyers who want to take ownership of meaningful work and develop long-term sector expertise.
About you
You have a minimum of three years’ post-admission experience gained in private practice, in-house or a combination of both.
You bring experience in energy, infrastructure or project-related transactions, ideally with exposure to financing, development, acquisitions or joint ventures. Experience working across complex or multi-party matters will be highly regarded.
You will also demonstrate:
- Strong technical capability and an understanding of transaction structures and risk allocation
- The ability to manage workstreams and contribute meaningfully to complex matters
- Confidence engaging with clients and other stakeholders
- Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail
- A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in developing deep energy expertise
What we will offer you
Gilbert + Tobin will offer you a friendly, flexible and professional working environment. In addition to top of market remuneration, we provide our people with benefits such as up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, additional annual leave, a subsidised café, subsidised gym membership, ‘end of trip facilities’, exclusive retail discounts, social events, and much more, which you can view here: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/careers/benefits
Our Sydney office is based in beautiful sunlit open planned offices with panoramic views of the city and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafes and exercise facilities.
Additional InformationPlease submit your interest via our career’s website with a resume.
We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
Skills Required
- Minimum three years of post-admission legal experience
- Experience in energy, infrastructure, or project-related transactions
- Strong technical capability and understanding of transaction structures and risk allocation
- Ability to manage workstreams and contribute to complex matters
- Confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders
- Strong commercial judgment and attention to detail
- Collaborative mindset and interest in developing energy expertise
- Experience with financing, development, acquisitions, or joint ventures
- Experience working across complex or multi-party matters
What We Do
Gilbert + Tobin is an independent Australian corporate law firm providing sophisticated legal advice and services to corporate and government clients in Australia and internationally, particularly across the Asia-Pacific region. Its work spans transactions, disputes, and regulation, with specialist practices including competition, consumer and market regulation, banking, infrastructure, energy, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation. The firm serves clients on complex, high-stakes matters.
