Job Description
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.
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This position offers the prospect 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.
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You'd be expected to:
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Advise on contracts, leases, intellectual property, procurement, compliance and insurance matters
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Lead or support negotiations with suppliers, government bodies, private entities and other parties
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Provide legal advice and support relating to commercial contracts, MOUs, leases, licences, intellectual property protection, consumer law, procurement and probity, privacy and data protection, risk management, corporate compliance and insurance.
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Help shape NHVR's legal strategies and policies
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Promote legal risk management aligned with NHVR's governance standards
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About You
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Strong experience in commercial law and contract negotiation
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Strong experience in software contract review and preparation
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Experience in commercial leasing transactions including leases, licences, deeds of variation and other tenure related matters
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Ability to strategically manage legal risk
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Commercially minded and outcomes focused
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Excellent communication and client service skills
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Confidence in negotiating and influencing stakeholders
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Integrity and alignment with NHVR's values
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To be successful in this role you will possess
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At least 7 years' experience as a legal practitioner in
commercial/regulatory
law
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Admission to practice law in the High Court or a State/Territory Supreme Court
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Proven ability to work strategically, flexibly, and independently
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Why join us?
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Competitive Salary $166,****** plus superannuation
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Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off.
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Additional paid leave over Christmas closure.
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Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
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Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discounted health insurance, Flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, Finance information sessions.
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Salary packaging options, including novated lease.
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Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
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Ongoing training and professional development support
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Professional membership
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Applications close: 5.00pm 29 September **** (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).
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To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site -

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

📌 Principal Legal Officer (Commercial, Property & Insurance) (Sydney)
🏢 NHVR External Careers
📍 Sydney