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Assistant General Counsel Jobs in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia at WorkTrybe
Title: Assistant General Counsel
Company: WorkTrybe
Location: Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
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.
