AddressG+T is a leading transactions, regulatory and disputes law firm. We handle some of the most complex transactions in Australia, advising acquirers, targets and financiers. We are trusted by clients on sensitive regulatory investigations and approvals, litigation and Royal Commissions.
Our firm is also committed to outstanding citizenship. Our pro bono legal services has a proud track record and we champion important causes, such as marriage equality and reconciliation with Australia’s Indigenous peoples. We have the highest proportion of women partners among major Australian law firms.
Environment + Planning Group
Gilbert + Tobin has a leading Environment + Planning team which advises on some of the biggest and most complex deals and projects in a wide variety of industry sectors across Australia.
We specialise in all aspects of environment and planning law across Australia including environmental impact assessment and approval strategy for major projects - ranging from waste facilities, energy and resources, infrastructure, agribusiness, commercial and residential to large scale renewable energy projects. We also advise on the remediation and development of contaminated land, planning and environmental litigation and disputes, regulatory investigations and prosecutions of pollution incidents, land access, compulsory acquisition and corporate environmental due diligence for some of Australia’s largest commercial transactions. Our clients include corporations, investors, government, investment banks, financial service institutions and Australia’s leading national banks.
Partner, Ben Fuller, is a leading Environment + Planning lawyer who heads the Environment + Planning team at G+T. Read more about Ben here: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/people/ben-fuller
About you
As our successful candidate you should be able to demonstrate a desire, and the capacity, to work on high profile and technically challenging transactions, major projects and disputes/regulatory investigations. You should be an ambitious high performer, looking to work in an environment where your performance will be duly recognised and rewarded accordingly.
In addition, you will have:
- 3 - 5 years PQE working in Environment + Planning law;
- a desire to work on technically challenging matters;
- outstanding drafting and advice writing skills;
- superior analytical skills;
- the ability to work effectively with clients; and
- the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively working in small and large teams.
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: http://bit.ly/GTFLYER
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.
How to apply
Please submit your interest via our careers website with a covering letter, CV and academic transcripts.
Should you have any questions about the role, or require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please contact Alice Rettie, at *******@gtlaw.com
We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture which fosters and celebrates difference. For G+T it is about diversity of thinking and bringing people's life experience into the mix and making sure that we are as diverse as the Australian community.
