Senior Lawyer, Banking

Job Description

About Gilbert + Tobin

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 Banking and Projects

Our Perth Banking and Projects team advises major Australian and international lenders, borrowers, sponsors and investors on complex financing transactions across the mining, energy, resources and infrastructure sectors.

You’ll work with Partner Dom McGreal, a trusted advisor on complex financing structures, derivatives and offtake arrangements. Dom joined G+T following our integration with Wright Legal in 2024, where he was previously a Director.

His recent work includes Macmahon Holdings’ replacement and upsizing of its $550 million syndicated debt facility, Catalyst Metals’ $110 million syndicated debt facility and MAC Copper on financing, metal streaming and royalty arrangements associated with its $1.6 billion acquisition by NYSE and JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining. Dom was named Lawyer of the Year for Asset Finance Law (Best Lawyers 2026).

About you

As our ideal candidate you should be motivated to contribute to complex, high-impact transactions in a supportive team, technically challenging transactions in a relaxed environment. In addition, you will have:

• Five plus years’ PQE in banking and finance transactions with a focus on leveraged, acquisition, project and/or corporate and real estate finance.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset to navigate complex matters collaboratively and make the most of opportunities presented.
• Exceptional drafting and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively with clients and peers at all levels.
• Comfort working both autonomously and collaboratively with others.

What we will offer you

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, complimentary lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays for our people, ‘end of trip facilities’, exclusive retail discounts, social events, and much more, which you can view here: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/careers/benefits

Our Perth 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.

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.