Principal Legal Officer (Commercial, Property & Insurance)
Quick Summary
5.00pm 24 November 2026 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior). To learn more,
Are you a legal professional with 7+ years’ experience with a strong background in technology contracts, commercial transactions and intellectual property (IP)?
If you're looking for a hybrid role with a regulatory focus, the NHVR could be your ideal next step. NHVR offers additional paid leave over Christmas closure and options for a monthly or fortnightly rostered day off.
This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and can be based in either Adelaide, Brisbane or Parramatta. You’ll report directly to the Manager of Legal Services and be part of a supportive, high-performing legal team.
- Advise on contracts, 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 technology and commercial contracts, MOUs, intellectual property protection, 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
- Strong experience in commercial law and contract negotiation
- Strong experience in technology contract review and preparation
- 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
- 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
What We Offer
~1 min readPlease apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.
Advertised: E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: E. Australia Standard Time
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About this job
- Pay per year
- 166,663 a year
- Who can apply
- Australia
- Posted
- 34 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 29, 2026
- Last seen
- November 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 34
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 32%
- Scored at
- November 3, 2026
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