Senior Legal Advisor

5 days ago


Perth, Western Australia NHVR External Careers Full time
About the Role

The NHVR External Careers is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Legal Officer to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice and support to our operational, strategy, and corporate areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic advice on the development of strategies and policies for managing legal risk within the NHVR's regulatory and legal services program.
  • Provide legal advice and support on statutory interpretation, legislative functions and powers, statutory decision-making, delegations and authorisations, administrative and regulatory law matters, drafting and managing statutory instruments.
  • Undertake and manage complex and sensitive negotiations and discussions with customers, contractors, government agencies, and other relevant third parties.
  • Provide specialist advice on complex regulatory and legal policy issues pertinent to the heavy vehicle transport system.
  • Attend negotiations, hearings, arbitration, and appeals, when required.
  • Write and/or review complex reports, briefing notes, submissions, and prepare and deliver presentations.
About You

We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled legal professional with a strong background in public and administrative law. You will have a minimum of 7 years' experience as a legal practitioner in administrative and public law in a commercial or government environment. You will also have a degree in law and be admitted as a legal practitioner of the High Court or Supreme Court of State or Territory.

You will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively and flexibly, think strategically, set priorities, and manage variable workloads. You will also have a passion for developing relationships and working on a variety of complex legal issues.

What We Offer

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment with flexible work arrangements. You will have the opportunity to work with a family-friendly team and contribute to the development of strategies and policies that shape the NHVR's regulatory and legal services program.



  • Perth, Western Australia VGW Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Legal Advisor to join our Legal team at VGW. As a Senior Legal Advisor, you will play a key role in leading and managing legal affairs within the company, providing strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing legal risks.Key Responsibilities:Strategic...


  • Perth, Western Australia VGW Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Legal Advisor to join our Legal team at VGW. As a Senior Legal Advisor, you will play a critical role in leading and managing legal affairs within the company, providing strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing legal risks.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise...

  • Senior Legal Advisor

    10 hours ago


    Perth, Western Australia VGW Full time

    {"h1": "Senior Legal Advisor", "p": "At VGW, we're seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Advisor to lead and manage legal affairs within our company. As a key member of our Legal team, you will provide strategic legal guidance, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and manage legal risks.Key responsibilities will include:* Advising on all legal...


  • Perth, Western Australia Michael Page Full time

    About the RoleThis is a confidential mandate and information on the client will be provided in initial screenings.Culturally, the company is a collaborative environment with diverse interests. This role is ideal for a highly communicative and effective Senior Legal Advisor, who is happy to be a combination of hands-on legal operations and input into...

  • Senior Legal Advisor

    11 hours ago


    Perth, Western Australia KBE Legal Talent Full time

    {"h1": "Legal Counsel Opportunity at KBE Legal Talent", "p": "We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team at KBE Legal Talent. As a Legal Counsel, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our General Counsel and wider business to advance your career in a dynamic and growing company.Key Responsibilities:* Prepare...


  • Perth, Western Australia Monford Group Full time

    About Monford GroupMonford Group is a leading construction company with a strong presence in the Australian market. Our company is built on a foundation of integrity, quality, and streamlined processes, which has enabled us to establish a reputation for delivering projects on time, within budget, safely, and sustainably.Our BusinessWe are a multidisciplinary...


  • Perth, Western Australia Michael Page Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled General Counsel to join our team at Michael Page. As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in providing strategic legal advice and guidance to our business.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide Expert Legal Advice: Offer effective and relevant legal guidance on diverse...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    9 hours ago


    Perth, Western Australia KBE Legal Talent Full time

    {"h1": "Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial Expert", "p": "KBE Legal Talent is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our client's dynamic corporate and commercial legal function. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in delivering strategic and high-quality legal advice in a fast-paced environment.Your...

  • Senior Legal Advisor

    11 hours ago


    Perth, Western Australia Michael Page Full time

    {"h2": "About Our Client", "p": "Our client is a dynamic organization that values collaboration and diversity. As a highly communicative and effective General Counsel, you will be an integral part of a high-energy team that is deeply engaged in delivering excellence.", "ul": [{"li": "Provide strategic guidance on diverse topics, including infrastructure,...


  • Perth, Western Australia Michael Page Full time

    About Our ClientOur client is a leading organization in the industry, seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Counsel to join their Executive Leadership Team. As a collaborative and dynamic company, they value innovative thinking and a commitment to excellence.Job SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned General Counsel to provide strategic guidance and...

  • Senior Legal Advisor

    10 hours ago


    Perth, Western Australia Michael Page Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Counsel to join our Executive Leadership Team. As a key member of our organization, you will provide strategic legal advice and support to our CEO and other stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide effective legal advice on diverse topics, including infrastructure, property, regulation,...

  • Senior Legal Advisor

    11 hours ago


    Perth, Western Australia Page Executive Full time

    About Our ClientPage Executive is a confidential mandate, and information on the client will be provided in initial screenings. Our client is a collaborative environment with diverse interests, seeking a highly communicative and effective General Counsel who can provide hands-on legal operations and strategic input.Job DescriptionProvide expert legal advice...


  • Perth, Western Australia NC Legal Full time

    About the FirmNC Legal is a highly respected law firm with a strong reputation for excellence in the field of property law. With a team of experienced lawyers and a commitment to delivering high-quality results, we are the trusted advisors of choice for a wide range of clients.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Property Associate to join our team, working...


  • Perth, Western Australia Bethanie Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional In-House Counsel to join our team at Bethanie, a leading provider of aged care and retirement services. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing strategic legal advice and support to our business.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert legal advice on all aspects of our...


  • Perth, Western Australia Talent International Full time

    {"About the Role": "Senior Advisor ContractsWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Advisor Contracts to administer multiple contracts across our sustaining capital project portfolio. This role offers a great opportunity for a contracts professional with effective stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, as well as a sharp commercial awareness with...


  • Perth, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time

    About the RoleThe Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Officer to join our team. As a Senior Legal Officer, you will play a key role in providing high-quality legal advice to the Director General, Corporate Executive, Principals, and school administrators.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert legal...


  • Perth, Western Australia Lawyers Weekly Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Commercial Legal Counsel to join our team at Lawyers Weekly. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercial/corporate lawyer with 4-10 years of post-qualification experience to take on a broad and challenging role.Company OverviewOur client is a dynamic and innovative company that offers...


  • Perth, Western Australia Clough Group Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts Advisor to join our Commercial team in Perth. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing contractual matters on our projects, ensuring compliance with our Operating Standards, and providing commercial and contract advice to our project teams.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister...


  • Perth, Western Australia Burgess Paluch Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Commercial Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team at Burgess Paluch. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in providing legal advice and support to our business.Key Responsibilities:Manage and negotiate contracts and commercial agreementsAdvise on regulatory...

  • Senior Legal Advisor

    11 hours ago


    Perth, Western Australia VGW Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Managing Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Perth. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in leading and managing legal affairs within the company, providing strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing legal risks.Key...