Careers
The Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (“HKIC”) is dedicated to contributing to the future development of Hong Kong by identifying investment opportunities and strategically promoting the development of target industries, so as to enhance the long-term competitiveness and economic vitality of Hong Kong while generating investment return. It is wholly owned by the HKSAR Government, and consolidates the management of the investment activities of the Hong Kong Growth Portfolio, Greater Bay Area Investment Fund, Strategic Tech Fund, and the Co-Investment Fund. More information about the HKIC can be found at https://www.hkic.org.hk.
There is now an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to join the HKIC team with details shown below:
Legal Counsel
Key Responsibilities
- Report to Senior Legal Counsel
- Independently handle transactional legal work, including identification of legal issues, and drafting and negotiation of terms and documentation
- Present legal issues clearly to other colleagues and propose appropriate legal and regulatory solutions to meet the HKIC’s needs
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, conduct in-depth legal and regulatory research and analysis including case studies, and provide legal updates and training to colleagues
- Review arrangements, policies and documentation relating to the HKIC’s operations, corporate governance, compliance and business transactions
- Work and communicate with external legal counsels and other professional advisors
- Assist in developing legal knowledge and experience library, including agreements and clauses templates
- Perform other assigned duties as required
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent law degree
- Admitted to practise law in Hong Kong
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law
- Work experience in reputable financial institutions a plus
- Good understanding of the Basic Law of the HKSAR
- Committed to contributing to the future development of Hong Kong and achieving the HKIC’s objectives
- Strong sense of integrity and professional ethics
- Solid experience in transactional legal work and project management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven negotiation and communication abilities
- Attention to details
- Strong team player
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet pressing deadlines
- Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English
Remuneration Package
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates, taking into account the relevant depth and breadth of experience and qualifications. Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits and paid annual leave.
How to apply
Please submit an online application
*Online application will be temporarily suspended from 00:15 a.m. to 05:45 a.m. on 12 Oct 2024 due to system maintenance.
Completed application should reach the HKIC, via the designated submission channel, on or before 5 p.m. of 11 October 2024. Applicants may wish to submit their applications in advance of the deadline in case of unexpected delays, e.g. with internet traffic, including file size restrictions and system maintenance downtime. Those not contacted by the HKIC within three months from the closing date for applications should consider their applications filed not accepted.
The HKIC is an equal opportunities employer. Personal data provided by applicants will be handled strictly in accordance with the HKIC’s personal data policies.
The Online Application System is scheduled for regular system maintenance during 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. every Wednesday Hong Kong time. Online application will not be available during these periods.