The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistencies across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia. We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 900 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. About the role As the Principal Legal Officer, you will be responsible for providing a full range of legal services to the NHVR's operational, strategy, and corporate areas and ensure the NHVR is appropriately represented in complex legal matters. This role will be offered in a full-time and permanent capacity and based in Newstead or Adelaide. Remote candidates will also be considered. Reporting to the Manager Legal Services, you will provide advice on privacy , data , technology , and intellectual property (IP) -related legal matters arising in the context of the NHVR's broad range of activities. You will also provide legal advice on property, commercial, and insurance-related matters as required, with the objective of utilising and growing your skill set in these areas over time. You will bring your leadership skills to lead, develop, and mentor the Senior Legal Officer within the team. This is a career-defining opportunity to join an organisation currently undertaking growth and considerable transformation. What you'll be doing Key responsibilities of this role include: Provide legal support to the NHVR's Procurement and Data & Technology teams. Draft, advise on, and negotiate a range of technology contracts, data sharing agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Advise on IT procurement and outsourcing. Advise on data, privacy, and other relevant legislation. Advise on intellectual property protection and management in Australia. Assist the Manager of Legal Services with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an IP policy framework. Provide strategic advice in the development of strategies and policies for successful management of legal risk within the parameters of the NHVR's regulatory and legal services program. About You To be successful in this role you will possess: 7 years plus PAE in technology, privacy, and IP. Admitted as a legal practitioner of the High Court or Supreme Court of a State or Territory. Experience in-house within property law, commercial law, and/or insurance is desirable but not essential. Located in thriving Newstead/Gasworks location. Flexible work environment, including work from home arrangements where suitable. Additional leave over Christmas/Year period. Close to public transport including train, bus, and city cat. Access to Employer Assistance Program. Applications close Tuesday 26 November 2024 at 5.00pm Application Process Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role. Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr