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Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial

Inversons La ClasseSydney, Australia

12 days ago

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Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & CommercialJoin to apply for the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial role at NSW Department of Customer ServiceAssistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial role at NSW Department of Customer ServiceNSW Department of Customer Service provided pay rangeThis range is provided by NSW Department of Customer Service.

Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$231,159.00 / yr - A$255,262.00 / yrShape legal strategy, manage risk, and support the delivery of critical legal services across the Department.Ongoing employmentTotal remuneration range : $231,159 - $255,262 per annum commensurate with experienceBased in McKell near Central Station, with hybrid working arrangements availableAbout the roleAre you a senior legal leader with a strong background in commercial law, public sector governance, and strategic advisory work?

The NSW Department of Customer Service is seeking an accomplished legal executive to lead its corporate and commercial legal function as Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial.As Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial you will lead a multidisciplinary legal team providing expert advice on commercial transactions, employment law, and access to information.

You will work closely with senior executives and other stakeholders to ensure legal compliance, support strategic initiatives, and deliver high-quality legal services that enable effective decision-making.In this role, you will : Provide strategic legal advice on commercial, funding, and inter-governmental arrangements.Lead the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA) function, ensuring compliance and transparency.Oversee legal input into contracts, employment matters, and public sector governance issues.Drive the development of systems and policies that enhance legal service delivery and operational efficiency.Manage legal risk and ensure alignment with ethical, legislative, and regulatory frameworks.Lead and mentor a newly established high-performing legal team, fostering a culture of collaboration, development, and excellence.For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.Does this sound like you?

If so, we want to hear from you!Proven experience leading a new function, inspiring and bringing together a team of experts to achieve desired outcomes in a complex and fast paced environmentBroad in-house experienceStrong expertise in commercial contracting and public sector legal frameworks.Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to provide strategic advice on complex legal issues to senior stakeholdersExperience in GIPA and employment law is desirable.Careers at Department of Customer ServiceA career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW.

We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform.

Come join us and influence the future of our great state.For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Andrew Vouthivong Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition via

date : Tuesday 8 July 2025 (9 : 59am).Your application should include an up-to-date CV which clearly details your relevant skills and experience to this position.

A cover letter is not mandatory.Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplaceThe strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.We want you to bring your best self to this application process.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact

or 02 8522 7956.For more information, please visitInformation on some of the different types of disabilitiesInformation on adjustments available for the recruitment processSeniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at NSW Department of Customer Service by 2xGet notified about new General Counsel jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoLegal – Legal Counsel / Company Secretary – Vice PresidentSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSenior Legal Counsel - MinterEllison Flex - SydneySydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoLegal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel, Construction & Projects LawyerDirector Transparency and Integrity, The Office of General CounselSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$231,159.00-A$255,262.00 3 weeks agoSenior Legal Counsel - Residential Property Development LawyerSenior Legal Counsel - Consumer / Retail Banking LawyerSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSenior Legal Counsel - ASX Listed Fund Manager - 12 Month Interim ContractSenior Legal Counsel (Disputes & Litigation) Maternity Leave 6-8 Months Maximum Term ContractSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoLegal Entity Manager | Deloitte Legal | SydneyRydalmere, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoLegal Counsel, Intellectual Property (12-month FTC)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoManly, New South Wales, Australia 20 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 hour agoLegal Counsel - Global SaaS Technology CompanySydney, New South Wales, Australia 15 hours agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.

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