If you think success in law means fitting into a narrow box, meet the outlier who broke it.
George Paramananthan has spent 30+ years creating in-house legal functions for global companies, leading M&A transitions, and running a fully remote practice so he can hike the Silk Road or work from the base of Everest—and still reply within 24 hours.
We dive into building legal departments that enable revenue (not block it), negotiating like a human, and his “Robin Hood” strategy: take select corporate work to fund low-bono service for for-purpose and arts organisations.
What you’ll learn
How to think (and hire) for skills over “years-in-seat”
Contract negotiation without the adversarial theatre
Designing a 100% remote legal business that actually runs
Pipeline focus for consultants + why “service” beats “status”
Moral rights, appropriation art, and why ideas aren’t copyright
Chapters & Time Stamps
00:00 Welcome + why George’s story matters
03:10 Art → Law: the real origin story and a tiger-mum push
06:30 Articles, rotations, and becoming the department’s “workhorse”
09:55 Masters + first global in-house role → burnout & lessons
18:30 Acting CEO/COO, M&A, and the in-house toolbelt
22:40 Culture clashes: honesty, modesty, and industry gatekeeping
31:05 Hospitality mindset for legal service
32:50 Why in-house should be a speed bump, not a stop sign
35:30 Remote systems, travel, and the 24-hour rule
37:25 Client focus: renewables, R&D, and for-purpose work
40:15 Through-put, three screens, and reviewing fast
41:20 How to work with George + contact details
Links & Resources
Guest site: https://paramco.com.au
Email: george@paramco.com.au
LinkedIn: Search George's name or Jason's name to learn more
Join the Self-Employed Lawyers League: https://thesell.life
About the show
We help self-employed lawyers get more referrals, stand out in a niche, and sell with conviction—because your livelihood depends on it.