Principal Legal Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Public Service Commission Full time
Principal Legal Officer (Commercial, Property & Insurance)The key duties of the position include:

About the role

Reporting into the Manager, Legal Services (Commercial, Property and Insurance), this role is a rare opportunity for someone desiring varied, stimulating, career-enhancing work and the chance to make their mark in an organisation undergoing growth and transformation.

In this role you will provide expert legal advice and support in relation to commercial contracts (including ICT contracts), MOUs, leases, licences, procurement and probity, privacy, intellectual property, risk management, insurance, and general compliance matters.

As a senior member of the NHVR's Legal Services team, you will:

  • Mentor and train less experienced Legal Services team members.
  • Develop and maintain legal precedents.
  • Provide guidance and training about legal concepts to the rest of the organisation.
  • Manage the engagement of external legal advisors, ensuring value for money and quality legal services are delivered on time and within budget.

What's on offer

  • Worklife balance – rostered day off every 4 weeks.
  • Flexible working - hybrid working arrangement, flexible start/finish time.
  • Full time – permanent position.
  • Paid leave over Christmas shutdown.
  • Ongoing training and professional development support.
  • Access to wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance.
  • Access to salary packaging including novated lease.

About You

We're excited to meet people who:

  • Are admitted as a legal practitioner of the High Court or Supreme Court of a State or Territory.
  • Have at least 7 years' experience as a legal practitioner in commercial and/or leasing (ideally for a large national or government tenant).
  • Have worked in an in-house role in a commercial, government or statutory authority environment and some mid-tier/top-tier law firm experience.

You will demonstrate initiative and attention to detail, as well as an ability to work with minimal supervision and contribute to the achievement of team goals. With a positive and flexible attitude, you will enjoy working in a fast paced, high-volume environment with multiple competing priorities and ambiguity.

Along with your excellent written and oral communication skills, you will have the ability to effectively negotiate with and influence a diverse range of people with a view to achieving desired outcomes and improving overall organisational maturity. An ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders will see you thrive in this role.

Application Process

If the above position sounds like an opportunity for you, apply today with your CV and cover letter. For any further information visit our website

Successful applications will be subject to a background check which includes a criminal history check.

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.

NHVR Administration & Professionals Agreement

Getting to know the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as a national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistencies across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 900 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

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