Legal Counsel

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;

• 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.

To apply for this role, please submit a current resume along with a cover letter outlining why your skills, experience, and achievements make you the ideal fit for this opportunity!

This opportunity will provide: 

• Salary packaging and novated leasing options for eligible employees.
• 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.  

Recruitment Agencies – thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we’ll be in touch.