Senior Lawyer, Energy + Infrastructure Finance

Gilbert + Tobin; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian law firm is seeking a Senior Lawyer for its Energy & Infrastructure team in Sydney. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of post-admission experience in project and infrastructure finance. You will work on complex transactions in energy transition, including solar and wind sectors. The firm offers top remuneration, benefits such as parental leave, gym membership, and a collaborative work culture. Candidates must demonstrate strong drafting, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

26 weeks paid parental leave

Social events

Subsidised café and gym membership

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years post-admission experience.
• Demonstrated project & infrastructure finance experience at senior associate level.
• Strong interest in energy transition & renewables.

Responsibilities

• Work on energy transition and infrastructure projects.
• Lead project areas and deliver client outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and nurture client relationships.

Skills

Project finance

Infrastructure finance

Drafting and negotiation

Client relationship management

Teamwork and mentoring

Planning and problem-solving

Job description

Senior Lawyer, Energy + Infrastructure Finance

• Full-time
• Employment type: Permanent
• Work pattern: Full time
• Location: Sydney

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‑disciplinaryEnergy, Resources + Infrastructureteam 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.

Hear directly from Jamie about the opportunity here

About you

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

You will be/have:

• At least 5+ years post‑admission experience;
• Demonstrated project & infrastructure finance experience at senior associate level in an Australian or overseas law firm;
• Strong interest in energy transition & renewables and the motivation to expand your knowledge and expertise
• Well‑developed drafting and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead project areas and deliver client outcomes
• Ability to foster trusted client relationships through clear communication, responsiveness and professional insight
• A collaborative, team‑oriented mindset and a commitment to mentoring and supporting junior lawyers; and
• An ability to plan and problem‑solve effectively, by collaborating with stakeholders and nurturing long‑term client relationships

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.

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.