If you’re an experienced lawyer with 7+ years in the field, ready to transition into a role that values your expertise while prioritising your well-being, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) may be the perfect fit for you.

Say goodbye to the stress of billable hours, weekend work, and endless desk time. NHVR offers:

• A salary of $161,808.27 plus superannuation
• Up to 19.75% superannuation via a co-contribution scheme
• Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home each week
• Rostered day off options
• Additional annual leave

This is your opportunity to bring your legal expertise into a role that supports work-life balance and professional growth.
NHVR operates nationwide, with corporate offices in most States, including our head office in Newstead, Brisbane, which boasts excellent end-of-trip facilities and transport links, including a free shuttle bus between Bowen Hills train station and Newstead.
Reporting to the Manager Legal Services, you will be responsible for providing advice on Commercial, Property and Technology related legal matters arising in the context of the NHVR’s broad range of activities. You will also provide legal advice on intellectual property and insurance related matters as required.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing expert legal advice on commercial, property (leasing) and software transactions including commercial contracts, MOU’s, leases, licences, intellectual property matters, and procurement and probity matters;
• Support the NHVR in its dealings with both internal and external parties in relation to complex legal commercial matters and negotiations.
• Supporting legal risk management

You’d be expected to:

• Advise on contracts, leases, licences, insurance, 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

NHVR’s Legal Services are currently undertaking growth and considerable transformation, and this is an exciting time to join the organisation.
To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site - https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing expert legal advice on commercial, property (leasing) and software transactions including commercial contracts, MOU’s, leases, licences, intellectual property matters, and procurement and probity matters;
• Support the NHVR in its dealings with both internal and external parties in relation to complex legal commercial matters and negotiations.
• Supporting legal risk managemen

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 independentl