▷ (Only 24h Left) Principal Legal Officer (Commercial, Property & Insurance)

4 weeks ago

City of Brisbane, Australia NHVR External Careers Full time

Overview

Are you a legal professional with 7+ years’ experience across Commercial, Property, and Technology law? If you're looking for a flexible role with a regulatory focus, the NHVR could be your ideal next step. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and can be based in either Adelaide or Brisbane. You’ll report directly to the Manager of Legal Services and be part of a supportive, high-performing legal team.

Responsibilities

- Advise on contracts, leases, licences, 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

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 related 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
- 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?

- 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 8 October 2025 (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 - 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.

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