Principal Legal Officer (Commercial, Property & Insurance)

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.

You’d be expected to:

• 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

About You

• 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

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

Why join us?

• Competitive Salary $166,662.51 plus 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 – 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 24 November 2026 (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 - https://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.