Counsel - Legal Services (Advisory)
Ref.: SFC/C/ADV/LSD/251010
We are looking to recruit a junior to mid-level non-contentious regulatory lawyer to join us as Counsel. This is an excellent opportunity to join the statutory body which regulates and promotes the development of the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong.
Duties & Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for:
- advising on legal issues affecting the Commission as a statutory body and the exercise of its statutory functions
- advising on contractual arrangements, memoranda of understanding and other cooperative arrangements to which the Commission is a party
- advising on provisions of the SFO, AMLO and other legislation, codes and guidelines administered by the Commission
- advising on the legal aspects of policy initiatives and specific projects
- assisting in the preparation of primary and subsidiary legislation administered by the Commission
Requirements:
- Qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong, preferably with relevant experience in handling financial services regulatory work and a good academic record.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex legal issues and give practical, well-reasoned and researched written legal advice even when operating under a short turnaround time.
- Experience in reviewing procurement contracts and other commercial agreements.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
- Knowledge of the operation of the Hong Kong securities and futures industry and market and relevant securities legislation is an advantage.