The Competition Commission 競爭事務委員會招聘 (8月14日截止)

The Competition Commission (the Commission) is an independent statutory body established under the Competition Ordinance (Cap. 619) (the Ordinance) which was enacted in June 2012. The objectives of the Ordinance include the prohibition of conduct that prevents, restricts or distorts competition in Hong Kong.

The Commission is now offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic lawyer to join its busy legal team.

Head (Economics) (Ref.: CC/HESM20260716)

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, major duties of the position holder include:

Responsibilities:

Lead the Economics Department in providing economic analysis and advice for enforcement cases (especially those involving complex economic issues and quantitative analysis);
Provide support to the Commission in fulfilling its role as the adviser to the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on competition-related matters;
Design and conduct market studies/fact-finding exercises to enhance the Commission’s understanding of how specific markets operate and their state of competition; and
Promote research into and the development of skills in relation to the economic aspects of competition law in Hong Kong.

Requirements:

A Master’s degree or above in economics, or equivalent;
A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience, with a proven track record of advising on competition case investigations and applying economic analysis to competition cases;
Experience and/or qualifications in quantitative techniques/econometrics;
Ability to communicate complex economic concepts in a clear and concise manner to non- economists;
Experience in managing and training a small team of economists with different levels of seniority;
Excellent drafting and presentation skills in English;
Experience gained in a competition or regulatory authority preferred; and
Proficiency in the Chinese language will be an advantage.

Terms of Appointment and Remuneration Package

Appointment will be offered on a 2-year fixed-term contract, renewable depending on performance and operational needs.

Basic Salary: The starting salary of this post is HK$120,900 per month. The basic salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Cash Allowance : 10% of the basic salary

Contract-end Gratuity : 15% of the basic salary (including 5% employer’s contribution of MPF)

Fringe Benefits : Annual leave, medical & dental benefits, life insurance and MPF.

Application:

Interested applicants should submit their applications at the Commission's Job Application System at https://www.compcomm.hk/en/about/career/current_vacancies.html.

The closing date for applications is 14 August 2026.

Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting section may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and/or recruitment test. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about 6 to 8 weeks from the closing date.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Personal data collected from applicants will only be used for recruitment related purposes and will not be transferred to any third party. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months of the recruitment process being completed by the appointment of a candidate for the relevant position.

Pursuant to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, a person who provides personal data to the Commission has the right to request access to and correction of their personal data held by the Commission. Requests for access to or correction of personal data should be made in accordance with the Commission’s Privacy Policy available on the Commission’s website at www.compcomm.hk. The Commission is an equal opportunity employer.