Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• (a)Providing legal advice on the implementation of the licensing regime governing trust and company service providers (TCSPs), and assisting in preparing and updating implementation guidelines and forms;
• (b)Providing legal advice on matters relating to the applications for the grant and renewal of licences;
• (c)Advising on the conduct of site inspections relating to customer due diligence and record-keeping, and the investigation of complaint cases relating to non-compliance of the statutory requirements or suspected cases of offences relating to TCSPs;
• (d)Assisting senior officers in regular reviews and assessment of policies and procedures on customer due diligence and record-keeping requirements;
• (e)Undertaking legal research and conducting briefings in relation to the licensing and regulation of TCSPs; and
• (f)Providing legal advice on the implementation, interpretation and enforcement of the Companies Ordinance including advising on the registrability of documents, other applications under Companies Ordinance and investigation of complaint cases.

Candidates should:

• (a)
  • (i)be qualified solicitors admitted in a recognized jurisdiction as stipulated under Section 2A and Schedule 2 of the Legal Officers Ordinance and have at least 3 years' post-qualification professional experience; or
  • (ii)be qualified barristers with at least 4 years' professional experience since attaining the right to full practice in a recognized jurisdiction as stipulated under Section 2A and Schedule 2 of the Legal Officers Ordinance;
• (b)have attained Level 3 or above in English Language and Level 2 or above in Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (Note 1), or equivalent; and
• (c)be fluent in English and Cantonese.
• (d)Experience in general advisory work, in particular, on the implementation of licensing regulations will be an advantage.