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• Assistant General Counsel with broad legal skills for varied in-house role
• Contracts, Litigation, Employment Law matters and Tenders make up a significant part of the day to day
• Based in newly refurbished offices in Parramatta's CBD
• Be well rewarded with a competitive package $$
• Join an dedicated and inclusive legal team who care about the company and supporting each other
• Learn from an incredible General Counsel who will invest in you 

WorkTrybe is proud to be partnering on a retained basis with a large, privately held organisation that operates nationally across highly regulated industries.

With thousands of employees and critical contracts in place across government, infrastructure and commercial sectors, the business is seeking a capable and confident Assistant General Counsel to join its legal team.

This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside a long-standing, respected General Counsel who values mentoring and invests in their people. For those with career progression as a key driver, there is a clear succession pathway for the right candidate to step into the GC role in time.

About the Role:

This is a varied and commercial in-house legal role, ideal for someone who enjoys high-impact work and cross-functional engagement. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and re-writing commercial contracts, including high-value government tenders
• Managing or assisting with litigation – including personal injury, employment disputes, and subpoenas 
• Supporting Company Secretary functions, including ASIC updates for the wider group of companies
• Advising on employment law and industrial relations issues, including matters involving unions 
• Shaping internal privacy and operational policies
• Providing legal input during corporate activity and acquisitions, including due diligence and customer contract review
• Contributing to modern slavery compliance and subcontractor risk management

About You... We're seeking a senior legal professional who is:

• 10+ years PAE with experience in commercial law, employment, and privacy
• Admitted to practice law in Australia with an unrestricted practicing certificate, and fully up to date with required legal licensing 
• Background in both private practice and in-house roles (3000+ employees) preferred
• Skilled in handling or overseeing litigation (court experience a plus)
• Familiar with ASIC reporting, governance, or company secretarial work
• Exposure to ASX listing requirements or listed company environments is highly regarded
• Practical, confident, and commercially savvy - you are able to build trusted relationships across the business
• Open to applicants from different industries - the right mindset and versatility matter most

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a growing, highly reputable business that was founded on an ethos of care
• Genuine succession opportunity to become General Counsel down the track
• Broad scope across legal, commercial, employment and risk
• Hybrid and flexibility – work hours that suit you as long as you get the job done
• Direct access to a senior legal mentor in a values-driven business
• This truly is a TEAM - everyone works towards a common goal and helps each other out, every day

If you are in a Senior In-House Legal position and are looking for real career progression in a business that is stable, respected and people focused then please apply via the link.

N.B. Full working rights in Australia are required for this position.

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