Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• (a)Providing legal advice on the amendment exercise to the Companies Ordinance;
• (b)Liaising with stakeholders on matters relating to the amendments of the Companies Ordinance;
• (c)Attending Bills Committee meetings of the Legislative Council;
• (d)Conducting briefing for stakeholders; and
• (e)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 6 years' post-qualification professional experience; or
  • (ii)be qualified barristers with at least 7 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 advising on legislative drafting work or dealing with matters relating to the Companies Ordinance will be an advantage.