The Competition Commission 競爭事務委員會招聘 (7月2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.

Deputy Senior Legal Counsel (Ref: CC/DSLCPM20250603)

The starting salary for this post is HKD99,250 per month

This is a key post within the Legal Division of the Competition Commission reporting to senior staff in that Division. The successful applicant will be at the forefront of applying the Ordinance and shaping competition law within Hong Kong. In particular, the successful applicant is expected to assist with:

Responsibilities:

Handling litigation-related work and liaising with external lawyers on behalf of the Commission;
Providing legal advice to the Commission’s investigation team, assisting them to conduct in-depth investigations and take enforcement actions in respect of possible contraventions of the Ordinance;
Providing legal advice on issues of competition law, public law and other related matters;
Assisting in other advisory work (such as handling applications from businesses confirming the applicability of exclusions and exemptions under the Ordinance);
Supporting the professional development and expertise in matters of competition law within the Legal Division and across the Commission;
Representing the Commission at public functions as part of the Commission’s advocacy effort; and
Assisting in educational initiatives and such other assignments related to the Commission’s legal matters as may arise.

Requirements;

A qualified barrister/solicitor/lawyer with at least 6 years of post-qualification legal experience, currently admitted to practice in a common law or EU jurisdiction;
Solid and substantial experience in civil litigation work;
Experience in providing advice on competition law and public law issues will be advantageous;
Proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese (including Cantonese);
Strong presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills;
Good project management and interpersonal skills, with a track-record of working successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team; and
A good team player, able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.

Candidates with less experience may be considered for a less senior position with a salary commensurate with that position.

Terms of Appointment and Remuneration Package

Terms of Appointment: Appointment will be offered on a 2-year fixed-term contract, renewable depending on performance and operational needs.
Basic Salary: The starting salary for this post is HK$99,250 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. Relocation allowance will be offered to overseas appointee.

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 .