Assistant Counsel

Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC) invites applications for a Legal Counsel to support corporate, M&A, and regulatory matters. You will draft terms, structure transactions, and provide practical legal guidance to internal teams.

The role requires HK legal admission with at least 1 year post-qualification experience, strong ethics, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent law degree.
• Admitted to practise law in Hong Kong.
• Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in corporate, M&A, capital markets, asset management, finance or regulatory matters.
• Experience in reputable organisations is a plus.
• Strong integrity and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate structuring, transactions, drafting terms and monitoring.
• Advise on operations and governance, including policy and compliance.
• Identify issues and propose regulatory solutions to meet HKIC needs.
• Monitor regulatory developments, perform legal research, and provide updates.
• Collaborate with internal departments, external counsel and advisors.
• Develop and manage HKIC's legal knowledge library and templates.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

LL.B. or equivalent

Job description

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (“HKIC”) is dedicated to contributing to the future development of Hong Kong by identifying investment opportunities and strategically promoting the development of target industries, so as to enhance the long‑term competitiveness and economic vitality of Hong Kong while generating investment return. It is wholly owned by the HKSAR Government, and consolidates the management of the investment activities of the Hong Kong Growth Portfolio, Greater Bay Area Investment Fund, Strategic Tech Fund, and the Co‑Investment Fund. More information about the HKIC can be found at https://www.hkic.org.hk.

There is now an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to join the HKIC team with details shown below:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on all aspects of the HKIC’s business and transactions, including structuring, drafting, negotiation of terms, implementation, and monitoring
• Provide legal advice and support on all aspects of the HKIC’s operations and governance, including corporate structure, business execution, policy formulation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Identify legal issues, clearly explain them to internal stakeholders, and propose appropriate legal and regulatory solutions to meet the HKIC’s needs
• Monitor regulatory developments, conduct in‑depth legal research and analysis, and provide legal updates and training to members of the HKIC
• Work closely with other internal departments, external counsel and professional advisors
• Develop and manage the HKIC’s legal knowledge and experience library, including agreement and document templates
• Perform other assigned duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent law degree
• Admitted to practise law in Hong Kong
• Minimum 1 year of post‑qualification experience advising on corporate, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, asset management, finance or regulatory matters
• Work experience in reputable organisations is a plus
• Good understanding of the Basic Law of the HKSAR
• Committed to contributing to the future development of Hong Kong and achieving the HKIC’s objectives
• Strong sense of integrity and professional ethics
• Solid experience in transactional and advisory legal work and project management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proven negotiation and communication abilities
• Strong team player
• Highly motivated with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English
• Willing to work outside normal office hours as and when required

Closing Time for Application: 5:00 p.m., 21 September 2026