Dineth Samarasinghe
About Dineth Samarasinghe
Dineth Samarasinghe is a Legal Counsel based in Sydney, Australia, with extensive education in law, economics, and business law. He has worked in various legal roles, including as a paralegal and lawyer, and has been with Employment Hero since 2022.
Work at Employment Hero
Dineth Samarasinghe currently serves as Legal Counsel at Employment Hero, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides legal guidance and support to the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. His work contributes to the company's mission of simplifying HR and payroll processes for businesses.
Education and Expertise
Dineth Samarasinghe has a strong educational background in law and business. He earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Sydney from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he completed a Master's degree in Health Law at the same institution in 2017. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Law, achieved from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he attended the University of Oxford for the Oxford Summer Business and Law School in 2015.
Background
Dineth Samarasinghe completed his high school education at Thomas Hassall Anglican College from 2007 to 2012. He began his legal career as a Law Student Volunteer at Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) in Sydney, where he worked for seven months in 2017 to 2018. Following this, he gained experience as a Paralegal at Napoleon & Richard Legal for eight months in 2018.
Professional Experience
After his role as a Paralegal, Dineth worked at Biztech Lawyers as a Lawyer from 2020 to 2022. During his time there, he focused on providing legal services within the Sydney Startup Hub, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic legal environment. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of various legal aspects.