At a Glance
- Tasks: Work with charities and not-for-profits on impactful legal matters.
- Company: Join Gilbert + Tobin, a leading law firm with a strong purpose-driven culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the social sector while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in charity law or corporate advisory; strong drafting skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
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.
About the Charities and Social Sector team: Led by partners Elizabeth Wighton and Darren Fittler, Gilbert + Tobin's market-leading Charities + Social Sector team works with charities, not-for-profits and other for-purpose organisations through their most significant moments, providing high-quality, practical and strategic legal advice.
Our practice spans:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Restructures and organisational transformations
- Charity formation and registration
- Tax concessions and endorsements
- Corporate governance
- Regulatory investigations and compliance
We combine deep charity law expertise with corporate advisory capabilities and regularly work alongside other specialist teams across G+T to advise on transactions and projects involving for-purpose organisations. Our clients operate across a diverse range of areas, including community housing, aged care, disability services, international aid and development, education, health, environmental conservation and philanthropy.
The role: As a member of our Charities + Social Sector practice, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of charities, not-for-profits and other for-purpose organisations on matters including:
- Charity establishment and registration, including tax concessions and deductible gift recipient (DGR) endorsements.
- Corporate governance, including advising on directors' duties, constitutions and governance frameworks.
- Mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructures.
- Regulatory investigations and compliance.
This role is an initial 12-month fixed term contract with the possibility of converting to a permanent position.
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 matters. You are an ambitious, high-performing lawyer looking to develop your expertise and progress your career. In addition, you will have:
- 3+ years' post-admission experience in a charities and not-for-profits, Corporate Advisory or M&A practice.
- Strong drafting and advice writing skills.
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- A genuine interest in working with charities, not-for-profits and other for-purpose organisations.
- The ability to work effectively with clients.
- The ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
What we offer you: Gilbert + Tobin offers 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.
Our offices are based in beautiful sunlit open spaces with panoramic views of the city and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafes and exercise facilities.
Additional Information: We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
Charities and Social Sector Lawyer in Sydney employer: Gilbert + Tobin
Gilbert + Tobin is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Sydney. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities while working on high-profile real estate transactions that make a meaningful impact. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages a healthy work-life balance.
