Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.
At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you.
As an ASX 20 global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.
To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, "How can we?" (Even when others say, "We can’t.")
We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.
The difference isn’t just thinking big - it’s delivering on it too.
As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Corporate Lawyer to support Santos’ Australian and Papua New Guinean Upstream Oil & Gas operations with proactive, timely, accurate, cost effective and commercial legal advice.
You will
- Support the Australian and Papua New Guinean Upstream Oil & Gas Legal Team
- Based in Brisbane Santos' Upstream Operational centre but supporting the business across Australia and PNG
- Provide strategic, risk-focused advice to all aspects of Santos’ business including in relation to:
o Commercial contracts, negotiations and disputes
o Joint venture arrangements
o Regulatory, compliance and approvals matters
o Land access, native title and cultural heritage
- Work alongside senior leaders and gain exposure to world-class energy projects with an ASX20 global energy company committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.
About You
This is a rare opportunity for lawyers with 3-6 years of post-qualification experience (either or both in private practice and in-house) to apply and extend their legal and commercial skills in an exciting in-house role in Santos’ operational centre in Brisbane.
You are enthusiastic, driven, collaborative – a problem solver and a pragmatist.
It is essential that you hold a law degree and be admitted as a solicitor in Queensland. The successful candidate will be business outcomes focused and demonstrate the ability to proactively anticipate legal obstacles and risks and develop proactive plans to address them.
Experience in energy or resources sectors will be held in high regard.
What you’ll get:
Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.
At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.
Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Brisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits.
What you’re part of:
Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone
And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us - together.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 7th August 2026.
A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.
