Legal Counsel - Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Company paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Brand exposure

Job summary

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited, Australi a’s iconic retailer, seeks an in-house lawyer to deliver high‑quality, strategic legal advice to the company and its subsidiaries from the Homebush West corporate office.

You will handle IT, sponsorships, commercial terms, procurement, AML/CTF, IP, privacy, and compliance matters, engaging senior management and executives to drive practical, commercially aware solutions.

Qualifications

• You are a qualified lawyer with post-admission experience.
• Minimum of 4 years' post-admission experience (PAE).
• Ability to draft with precision and tailor communications.
• NSW Practising Certificate or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to ASX-listed Harvey Norman Holdings Limited and subsidiaries.
• Handle IT contracts, licensing, and governance for software projects.
• Manage Sponsorships and promotional activities agreements.
• Negotiate commercial terms of supply and procurement.
• Oversee AML/CTF, gift card activities, and financing arrangements.
• Manage IP portfolio, licensing, and domain name matters.
• Ensure privacy, data governance and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with senior management to deliver pragmatic, business-focused solutions.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Drafting skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products
• Based at Homebush West, free on-site parking or a 10 minute walk from Flemington station
• A friendly and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development

As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager of Legal & Company Secretarial and based onsite at the Corporate Office in Homebush West, you will act as a trusted advisor, delivering high-quality, strategic, and pragmatic legal advice to ASX listed company Harvey Norman Holdings Limited, and each subsidiary (the Company).

You will be exposed to a wide range of legal matters in this role— anything with a legal element may come across your desk.

You’ll engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management and executives, that will instruct on a range of matters that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Information Technology (Master Services Agreements, software licensing, IT project and development governance)
• Sponsorships and promotional activities (Sponsorship Agreements - see pages 61 to 63 of the Harvey Norman Holdings Limited 2025 Annual Report available here https://www.harveynormanholdings.com.au/).
• Commercial terms of supply and purchase;
• Procurement activities;
• AMLCTF, gift card activities and finance arrangements;
• Intellectual property (trade mark portfolio management, licensing, domain name management);
• Privacy and data governance; and
• Compliance and regulatory compliance.

About you

You are a qualified Lawyer with post-admission experience, ideally gained within a reputable in-house legal firm. You demonstrate exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, along with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone eager to make a meaningful impact within Harvey Norman’s Legal team. Bring your drive, work hard, and be rewarded with real career development opportunities.

You will;

• Have a minimum of 4 years' Post Admission Experience (PAE) as a qualified lawyer.
• Be adaptable in a fast-paced environment, with the confidence to challenge norms and have a genuine approach to mentoring.
• Have strong drafting skills with the ability to tailor communication to suit different stakeholders.
• Have the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Have a current, unrestricted NSW Practicing Certificate or eligibility to acquire one.

This opportunity will provide:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing options for eligible employees.
• Company paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Access to Fitness Passport.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Experience working with an Iconic Australian Brand with global success in NZ, Asia, and Europe.
• A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance.
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.

Learn more

See www.harveynormanholdings.com.au

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.