Principal Legal Officer

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Full time
Overview

Principal Legal Officer (Commercial, Property & Insurance) – National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).

If you're an experienced lawyer with 7+ years in the field, NHVR may be the perfect fit for you. NHVR offers flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home each week, rostered day off options, additional annual leave, and up to 19.75% superannuation via a co-contribution scheme.

Reporting to the Manager Legal Services, you will provide advisory support on Commercial, Property and Technology related legal matters arising in NHVR's activities, and provide legal advice on intellectual property and insurance matters as required.

Key responsibilities
  • Provide expert legal advice on commercial, property (leasing) and software transactions including commercial contracts, MOUs, leases, licences, intellectual property matters, and procurement and probity matters.
  • Support NHVR in dealings with internal and external parties on complex legal commercial matters and negotiations.
You'd be expected to
  • Advise on contracts, leases, licences, insurance, intellectual property, procurement, and compliance
  • Lead or support negotiations with contractors, government agencies, and other parties
  • Draft and review legal documents, reports, and presentations
  • Help shape NHVR's legal strategies and policies
  • Promote legal risk management aligned with NHVR's governance standards

NHVR's Legal Services are undergoing growth and transformation, offering an exciting time to join.

About You
  • Strong experience in commercial law and contract negotiation
  • Strong experience in commercial leasing transactions including leases, licences, deeds of variation and other tenure matters
  • Experience in software contract review and preparation
  • Ability to strategically manage legal risk
  • Commercially minded and outcomes focused
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal 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
About NHVR

NHVR commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity regulating heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across multiple states.

We offer
  • A competitive salary package from $161, 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 including discounted fitness, health insurance, flu vaccine, and financial programs
  • Salary packaging options, including novated lease
  • Discounted IT products and security tools
  • Ongoing training and professional development support
  • Professional membership
Application Process

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.

Applications close: 5.00pm 12 September 2025 (applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified).

For questions, please contact the NHVR recruitment team at

Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks, including a national police and work rights check.

Equal Opportunity

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.


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