The main duties of the successful candidate include —

• (a)To undertake in-house legal advisory matters related to the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance (“the Ordinance”) and relevant ordinances.
• (b)To prepare written directions and assist in the prosecution of contravention of offences pursuant to the Ordinance.
• (c)To assist in responding to legal enquiries from CI operators and relevant stakeholders.
• (d)To assist in administering legal issues pertaining to the appeal board’s handling of appeals lodged by CI operators pursuant to the Ordinance.
• (e)To assist in reviewing the Codes of Practice and Memorandums of Understanding from a legal perspective.
• (f)To review relevant legislations in other jurisdictions.
• (g)To assist in engaging legal units of CI operators and relevant stakeholders.
• (h)To assist in the delivery of public education relating to the Ordinance.
  • (i)To carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Candidates should –

• (a)
  • (i)be solicitors admitted in Hong Kong; or
  • (ii)be barristers with one year’s professional experience since attaining the right to full practice in Hong Kong; and
• (b)have attained Level 2 or above in English Language and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent.