Legal Counsel
Hong Kong Baptist University
- Department
- Office of Council and Court Secretariat and Legal
- Rank
- Other
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 25260584
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide legal and compliance support on governance, risk management, and regulatory matters.
- Draft and review contracts, manage procurement, ensure data privacy, and resolve disputes.
- Support the Head of Legal in preparing advice and reviewing contracts.
- Assist in formulating and reviewing institutional policies and procedures.
- Maintain and safeguard legal documents, policies, and statutory records.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience.
- Experience in general corporate legal matters and/or intellectual property laws preferred.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (preferably including Putonghua).
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities.
Appointment
- Full-time contract — 3 years initial appointment with reappointment subject to mutual agreement and funding availability.
Key Dates
- Review date: Ongoing until position is filled.
- Application review milestone: 8 weeks after submission.