Lawyer, Energy + Infrastructure Finance

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About us

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.

Job Description

About us

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 + Infrastructure

Our multi-disciplinary Energy, Resources + Infrastructure team includes project, project finance, regulatory, infrastructure, construction, operational and corporate specialists who all have deep experience advising on Australia's most complex energy and infrastructure projects.

With a focus on Energy + Infrastructure Finance, you will work across the full lifecycle of both greenfield and brownfield acquisition and development financings. You will work on some of Australia's most complex and high-profile transactions in energy transition, including solar, wind, BESS, PHES, waste-to-energy and hydrogen. You will also work with financing of traditional infrastructure assets including PPPs and Core-Plus, social housing projects, transport and natural resources.

Role Overview

In this role, you will work closely with Jamie Guthrie and Adela Smith. Jamie is a leading project finance partner with over 15 years' experience advising on the development, structuring and financing of utility-scale renewables and infrastructure projects across Australia and internationally. Jamie acts for sponsors, financiers and government entities, who value his deep sector expertise, commercial judgment and ability to navigate complex multi-party transactions.

Adela has over 20 years' experience and her practice focuses on advising borrowers, lenders and sponsors on energy and infrastructure, resources, acquisition and project finance transactions. Adela has advised on some of the largest energy and infrastructure transactions in the market, including high profile acquisitions in the sector, including in renewable & tradition energy, digital infrastructure and PPPs. She also advises on social infrastructure project financings, including social & affordable housing.

You will also work closely with the broader ER+I workstream partners across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, including John Schembri, Lixian Liang, Kon Nakousis, Michael Blakiston, Claire Boyd, Clare Pope, Zac Kerr and Simon Lynch.

About You

We're looking for a lawyer with strong project and infrastructure finance experience to join our Energy & Infrastructure team in Sydney.

You Will Be/have

• Between 2 - 5 years post-admission experience
• Demonstrated experience in project and infrastructure finance
• An interest in the energy transition and renewables sector, with a desire to develop deep sector expertise
• Well-developed drafting and negotiation skills, with some experience supporting workstreams and managing aspects of client deliverables
• An ability to engage effectively with clients by being responsive and delivering clear, practical advice
• A collaborative and team-focused approach, with a willingness to learn from and support colleagues
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and contribute to effective problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.
  
  

What We Offer

• A supportive and flexible work environment.
• Top of market remuneration and a range of benefits including 26 weeks paid parental leave, additional annual leave, subsidised café and 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
• Beautiful sunlit open-plan offices with panoramic views of the city and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafes and exercise facilities.
  
  

Additional Information

Please 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.Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesLegal Services

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