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.

Our Charities + Social Sector team
Our market-leading Charities + Social Sector team provides high-quality, practical legal solutions to charities, not-for-profits and other social impact organisations. We work with people and organisations across all areas of charity and not-for-profit establishment, regulation and compliance, as well as acting on mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and corporate governance.

We believe charities, not-for-profits and other social impact organisations play an essential and extremely valuable role in society. Through our extensive knowledge and experience with the laws and circumstances unique to the charity and social impact sector, we work with clients to achieve positive social outcomes. We strive to deliver outstanding results tailored to our clients’ needs and are proud of the difference we make in our role as a leading corporate citizen dedicated to serving and supporting the sector. We work across a vibrant and diverse range of areas, including community housing, aged care, disability services, international aid and development, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, education, health, environmental conservation, religious institutions and human rights.

About you
As our successful candidate you will demonstrate a desire, and the capacity, to work on high profile and technically challenging matters for charities, not-for-profit and social impact organisations. In addition, you will have:

3+ years’ experience at a reputable law firm;
previous experience working in charities and not-for-profits law, corporate law or M&A;
outstanding drafting, advice writing and analytical skills;
the ability to work effectively with clients; and
the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.

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.

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