Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial Join to apply for the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial role at NSW Department of Customer Service Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial role at NSW Department of Customer Service NSW Department of Customer Service provided pay range This 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 range A$231,159.00/yr - A$255,262.00/yr Shape legal strategy, manage risk, and support the delivery of critical legal services across the Department. Ongoing employment Total remuneration range: $231,159 - $255,262 per annum commensurate with experience Based in McKell near Central Station, with hybrid working arrangements available About the role Are 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 environment Broad in-house experience Strong expertise in commercial contracting and public sector legal frameworks. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to provide strategic advice on complex legal issues to senior stakeholders Experience in GIPA and employment law is desirable. Careers at Department of Customer Service A 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 andrew.vouthivong@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Closing 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 workplace The 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 andrew.vouthivong@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 8522 7956. 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