Lawyer, Energy, Resources and Infrastructure

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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. He is ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 and Chambers Global 2026 in Energy and Natural Resources, including as a Foreign Expert for Africa-wide work. He is also recognised as a Leading Partner by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026. Michael is recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia 2027 across Energy Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law, including being named "Lawyer of the Year" for Natural Resources Law, and is highly regarded by IFLR1000 (Asia-Pacific 2025) for project development and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Claire is ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 in Energy and Natural Resources: Mining and is recognised as a Leading Partner for Natural Resources by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026. She is also recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia 2026 for Energy Law, Mining Law and Natural Resources Law, including being named "Lawyer of the Year" for Mining Law. 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 (IFLR1000 2025). Clare is recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia 2026 across multiple areas, including Corporate Law, Energy Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law. She is known for advising on complex corporate and commercial transactions in the energy and resources sector, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and project development across Australia and internationally. 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

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