Assistant Director, Practitioners Affairs (Ref: ADPA)

The Law Society of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 600 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Law Society of Hong Kong is seeking an Assistant Director, Practitioners Affairs to contribute to legal and policy developments affecting the profession. The role involves supporting committees, analysing proposals, and preparing reports and submissions for the profession.

You will engage with the Administration, Judiciary and Legislature, conduct research, and assist in seminars and other professional activities, with strong English and Chinese communication skills expected.

Qualificações

• Five years’ post-qualification legal experience.
• Sound knowledge of Hong Kong law and legal practice.
• Understanding of the legislative process and policy formulation.
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese.

Responsabilidades

• Act as secretary to specialist committees, sub-committees and working parties.
• Analyse legislative proposals, consultation papers and developments affecting legal practice.
• Undertake legal and policy research and prepare reports, submissions and other materials.
• Liaise with stakeholders including the Administration, Judiciary and Legislature.
• Respond to members’ enquiries concerning legal practice and procedure.
• Support professional initiatives including seminars, circulars and events.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Policy analysis

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Assistant Director, Practitioners Affairs (Ref: ADPA)

The Law Society of Hong Kong plays an important role in supporting the solicitors’ profession and contributing to the development of law and legal practice in Hong Kong.

We are looking for a high-calibre legal practitioner to join our Practitioners Affairs Department as Assistant Director. This position offers an excellent opportunity for you to contribute to The Law Society’s consideration of legislative and policy developments, help formulate its views and submissions on matters of significance to the profession, and gain exposure through opportunities to attend international conferences.

In this role, you will be exposed to work involving a broad range of legal, policy and practice issues, including:

Supporting and acting as secretary to specialist committees, sub-committees and working parties of The Law Society;

Analysing legislative proposals, consultation papers and developments affecting legal practice;

Undertaking legal and policy research and preparing reports, submissions and other professional materials;

Liaising with different stakeholders, including the Administration, the Judiciary, the Legislature and other external organisations on matters relevant to the profession;

Responding to members’ enquiries concerning legal practice and procedure; and

Supporting professional initiatives including seminars, circulars and other activities, in collaboration with colleagues across departments.

Requirements

As a guide, candidates should have not less than five years’ post-qualification experience.

You should also demonstrate:

Sound knowledge of Hong Kong law and legal practice;

An understanding of the legislative process and policy formulation;

Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills;

The ability to identify and analyse issues from both legal and policy perspectives;

Strong communication and interpersonal skills;

The ability to work effectively with senior practitioners and external stakeholders; and

An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Law Society’s personal data policies as set out in the Personal Information Collection Statement. A copy of the Statement can be obtained from Senior Officer of Administration and Human Resources by calling 28•• •500 . Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Law Society of Hong Kong is both the self-regulatory body and professional association for solicitors in Hong Kong. It is entrusted with the statutory duty to monitor the conduct of law firms and lawyers to maintain the highest standards. In this regard, the Law Society provides relevant and effective support to members, including organising regular training courses, seminars and events to update members on the latest developments in the law and to facilitate the sharing of experiences with Mainland Chinese and overseas counterparts. The Law Society also organises different kinds of sports, recreational and social activities for members.

The Law Society of Hong Kong is both the self-regulatory body and professional association for solicitors in Hong Kong. It is entrusted with the statutory duty to monitor the conduct of law firms and lawyers to maintain the highest standards. In this regard, the Law Society provides relevant and effective support to members, including organising regular training courses, seminars and events to update members on the latest developments in the law and to facilitate the sharing of experiences with Mainland Chinese and overseas counterparts. The Law Society also organises different kinds of sports, recreational and social activities for members.