Principal Legal Officer (Commercial, Property & Insurance)
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You’d be expected to
Advise on contracts, leases, intellectual property, procurement, compliance and insurance matters
Lead or support negotiations with suppliers, government bodies, private entities and other parties
Provide legal advice and support relating to commercial contracts, MOUs, leases, licences, intellectual property protection, consumer law, procurement and probity, privacy and data protection, risk management, corporate compliance and insurance.
Help shape NHVR’s legal strategies and policies
Promote legal risk management aligned with NHVR’s governance standards
About You
Strong experience in commercial law and contract negotiation
Strong experience in software contract review and preparation
Experience in commercial leasing transactions including leases, licences, deeds of variation and other tenure related matters
Ability to strategically manage legal risk
Commercially minded and outcomes focused
Excellent communication and client service skills
Confidence in negotiating and influencing stakeholders
Integrity and alignment with NHVR’s values
To be successful in this role you will possess
At least 7 years’ experience as a legal practitioner in commercial/regulatory law
Admission to practice law in the High Court or a State/Territory Supreme Court
Proven ability to work strategically, flexibly, and independently
Why join us?
Competitive Salary $166,662.51 plus superannuation
Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off.
Additional paid leave over Christmas closure.
Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discounted health insurance, Flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, Finance information sessions.
Salary packaging options, including novated lease.
Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
Ongoing training and professional development support
Professional membership
Application Process
- Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.
Applications close: 5.00pm 29 September 2026
- ( applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).
- To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site - https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search
- Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check.
- Please Note : We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
- We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.
About National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Australia's independent government regulator of heavy vehicles, administering national law for operators, drivers, and road managers.
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