In-Demand General counsel Jobs in New South Wales

General Counsel and Company Secretary
Sonder.io —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- AI
- Negotiation
- Work from home
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
9d
Shellharbour - Cinema General Manager
EVT Group —Shellharbour NSW
- Full-time
- Sales
- Planograms
- First Aid Certification
Corporate Counsel 2 - Commercial
Snowflake —Barangaroo NSW
- In-person
- AI
- Communication skills
Corporate Counsel
The Opus Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
Sr. Counsel, AU/APAC Pymts & FINSERV
eBay Inc. —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Financial services
- AI
General Manager Professional Standards and Ethics
Chartered Accountants ANZ —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Counsel
Mastercard —St Leonards NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Financial services
Senior Legal Counsel - Office of General Counsel
Clayton Utz —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
- Gym membership
Senior Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial - IT)
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- University
- AI
- Work from home
13d
Legal Counsel
Harvey Norman —Homebush West NSW
- Full-time
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
8d
Legal Counsel
Stryker —Sydney NSW
- Temporary
- Analysis skills
- AI
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
Senior Legal Counsel (Product, Regulatory, Privacy)
Immutable X —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Financial services
- AI
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
Senior Legal Counsel
Cochlear Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Communication skills
2d
Sr Manager, Legal Counsel (Property)
McDonald's —Thornleigh NSW
- Hybrid work
- Private practice
- Commuter assistance
- Annual leave
Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Wills & Estates (Part-time)
Bartier Perry Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
8d
General Manager / Licensee
Laundy Hotels —Woy Woy NSW
- Full-time
- Bar
- Management
Manager, Legal Engineering (Product Specialists)
Harvey —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- AI
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Legal Counsel - Member
Rest —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
1d
Advanced Trainee
NSW Health —New South Wales
- Overtime
- Medicine
- Discharge planning
- Communication skills
9d
Senior Legal Counsel, Australia and NZ
Align Technology —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Time management
- Employee discount
Quick Apply

I want to receive the latest job alert for general counsel in new south wales

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

general counsel jobs near new south wales

General Counsel and Company Secretary

Sonder.io
Sydney NSW

Quick Apply

Job Details

9 days ago

Benefits

Work from home
Parental leave
Paid volunteer leave
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Law
Legal drafting
Fundraising
Working with Children Check
SaaS
AI
Negotiation

Full Job Description

About Sonder

At Sonder, we believe every person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be at their best, wherever they are. We're redefining workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a seamless blend of technology and human expertise. Sonder's mobile platform provides 24/7, real-time support from a dedicated team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals, ensuring members receive immediate care when they need it most. In critical situations, we go beyond digital support, offering on-the-ground assistance to manage time-sensitive incidents.

We're also actively building toward an AI-native organisation, using real-time insights to help organisations take proactive steps toward a healthier, safer future with direct, measurable impact on the bottom line.

Since our founding in 2017, we've grown rapidly across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Backed by Seek and Blackbird, we support over one million members and 200+ team members globally. We're well-capitalised, scaling fast, and the work we do genuinely matters.

About the role

Sonder is looking for a General Counsel and Company Secretary to lead our legal function at a pivotal point in the company's growth. Reporting to the CFO, you'll manage a team of two Legal Counsel and oversee our external counsel relationships, while acting as Company Secretary to the Board, running Board meetings, governance and investor relations end to end.

This role sits at the centre of Sonder's push to become an AI-native organisation, you'll design new legal and company secretary workflows built around AI, and work across Sales, Product and Customer Success to make our contracting process faster and simpler for everyone.

Must-haves

10+ years post-qualification experience, with considerable in-house experience in a fast-growth environment
Corporate and commercial law background, with experience across SaaS, employment law, data privacy, technology and IP
Current Australian practising certificate (unrestricted)
LLB, Juris Doctor or equivalent qualification
Experience supporting corporate transactions, including fundraising, secondary sales, M&A and multi-jurisdictional employee equity plans
A track record of using AI and automation to cut legal cycle times, from contract automation and DoA automation through to faster drafting and review
Advanced drafting and negotiation skills across a broad range of commercial agreements
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance risk against pragmatic, business-first outcomes
Experience managing an in-house team and coordinating external counsel

Nice-to-haves

Knowledge of the healthcare sector and its regulatory environment

Why join Sonder?

At Sonder, we thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with a strong commitment to our people. Our team is a collaborative, vibrant group of passionate professionals, dedicated to making a real impact on people's lives every day.

Hybrid and flexible working environment. Enjoy the perfect balance of in-office collaboration and work from home flexibility, empowering you to optimise your productivity and work-life balance.
Our employees and their families get free access to the Sonder app with 24/7 support.
Paid parental leave with an attractive return to work policy, 12 weeks for Primary Carers and 4 weeks for Secondary Carers, plus our Primary Carers return to work at 80% for the first 3 months at full pay.
True AI Native organisation with access to Claude, Gemini and other tools to encourage you to experiment, automate and get those real efficiency gains, no matter the role.
2 days of study leave to invest in your professional growth.
Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP), share in Sonder's success.
Salary Packaging and novated leasing.
Access $250 annually to fund to invest in your wellbeing, empowering you to choose the support that best fits your needs.
Free coffee.
Dog-friendly office in our Sydney HQ.
Volunteer leave. 2 days per year to participate in meaningful causes and contribute back to the community.

Check out our life page for more info: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sondersafe/life/

At Sonder, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Our members come from all backgrounds, and we know that a diverse team helps us better understand and support their needs. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and alignment with the role.

Due to the nature of our industry, all Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check and Working With Children Check.

#LI-Hybrid

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

general counsel jobs in new south wales

General Counsel and Company Secretary

Shellharbour - Cinema General Manager

Corporate Counsel 2 - Commercial

Corporate Counsel

Sr. Counsel, AU/APAC Pymts & FINSERV

General Manager Professional Standards and Ethics

Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel - Office of General Counsel

Senior Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial - IT)

Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel (Product, Regulatory, Privacy)

Senior Legal Counsel

Sr Manager, Legal Counsel (Property)

Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Wills & Estates (Part-time)

General Manager / Licensee

Manager, Legal Engineering (Product Specialists)

Legal Counsel - Member

Advanced Trainee

Senior Legal Counsel, Australia and NZ

I want to receive the latest job alert for general counsel in new south wales

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected