Lawyer, Energy, Resources and Infrastructure

About Gilbert + Tobin (G+T)

G+T is built on enduring values of excellence, trust, respect, integrity and good corporate citizenship. These values have underscored our growth, enabling us to become a leading firm of over 500 lawyers, trusted by our clients to navigate today's increasingly complex world.

We are purpose built for our clients' most complex and critical work - across transactions, disputes and regulation. Our partners are plain-speaking leaders in their fields, delivering the highest quality of legal advice and providing an exceptional edge for our clients. 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.

About the team: Energy, Resources and Infrastructure

G+T's Energy, Resources and Infrastructure team works on market-leading projects and transactions that shape the Australian energy and resources sector. Our team's extensive experience across mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy enables us to advise on projects throughout their entire lifecycle - from acquisition and development through to operations and divestment.

Our team in Perth includes highly motivated and ambitious individuals, including partners Michael Blakiston, Claire Boyd, Mark McAleer and Clare Pope who are all recognised as leaders in their field. 

Michael is renowned for his work in Mining and Energy and Natural Resources, both regionally and globally, with recognition as a Foreign Expert for Africa-wide Energy and Natural Resources by Chambers Global 2025. He is also highly regarded for project development and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by IFLR

Claire is ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 and Chambers Global 2025 in Mining and is recognised as a Leading Individual for Natural Resources by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025.

Mark is recognised for his work in Energy, Resources and Infrastructure, advising on complex projects and transactions across Australia and globally. With more than 20 years' experience, he is highly regarded for his expertise in project development, M&A and foreign investment, and is recognised as a Global Elite Thought Leader for Energy (Lexology Client Choice Awards 2025) and a Notable Practitioner for Energy, Mining and Natural Resources (IFLR ).

Clare is celebrated by Best Lawyers 2025 across multiple areas, including Corporate Law, Energy Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law, and Oil and Gas. Together, they offer unparalleled expertise in navigating complex transactions, regulatory matters and project development within the natural resources industry.

About you

You are a driven and collaborative professional with a desire to work on high-profile, complex and high-value transactions. You thrive in a team environment where performance is recognised and rewarded.

In addition, you will have:

• Five or more years' post-qualification experience (or equivalent)
• Deep understanding of mining and oil and gas regulatory frameworks in Australia
• Outstanding drafting skills
• A desire, and the capacity, to work on high profile and technically challenging matters
• Superior analytical, communication and organisation skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients

What we offer

G+T will offer you a supportive 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, 'end-of-trip facilities', exclusive retail discounts, social events, and much more, which you can view here:

Our Perth office is located in Brookfield Place, the city's most prestigious commercial precinct. Among many other benefits, we provide complimentary breakfast on Mondays, and lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays for our people. We value the contributions that our people make to our ongoing DE+I initiatives, and there are many opportunities for engagement across all practice areas of the Perth office through various team-building initiatives and cross-practice collaboration.   

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.