Manager – Government & Legislative Affairs

Shanghai Industrial Holdings Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanghai Industrial Holdings Limited in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Government Affairs Lead to coordinate daily communication with government bodies and LegCo, ensuring alignment with policies and legal requirements.

You will represent teams in meetings, prepare briefing materials, and manage documentation while building a broad network across policy bureaus and LegCo offices. A law background and 5+ years in government affairs are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in law or related field.
• Background in law; lawyer qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years liaising with HK Government agencies or LegCo.
• Experience in government affairs within large organisations preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication in Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin) and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily communication with HK Government bodies and LegCo.
• Represent or assist teams in government meetings, LegCo briefings, and consultations.
• Prepare briefing materials, address inquiries, and submit required documentation.
• Build strong relationships with policy bureaus, departments and LegCo Members' offices.
• Handle administrative management matters as assigned.

Skills

Policy liaison

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Crisis/strategic comms

Education

Master's degree or above

Law background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead and coordinate daily communication and engagement with Hong Kong Government bodies and the Legislative Council (LegCo), ensuring business operations align with government policies and legal requirements;

Represent or assist teams in government meetings, LegCo briefings, and consultation activities;

Prepare briefing materials, address inquiries, and submit required documentation;

Build and maintain strong working relationships with government policy bureau, departments, and LegCo Members' offices to expand the company's policy communication network;

Handle other administrative management matters as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree or above;
• Background in law is required (candidates holding a lawyer qualification or relevant professional legal credentials are preferred);
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, including direct experience liaising and communicating with Hong Kong Government agencies or LegCo;
• Experience working within government departments, the LegCo Secretariat, public bodies, or government affairs departments of large corporations is preferred;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Chinese (both Cantonese and Mandarin) and English, with the ability to independently draft official correspondence and policy documents;
• Deep understanding of Hong Kong's legal system, government structure, and legislative procedures;
• Strong cross-departmental collaboration, project management, and multi-tasking skills under high pressure;
• Experience in public relations, crisis management, or strategic communication;
• High level of responsibility, integrity, and political sensitivity;

For more details of the Group, please visit our website: www.sihl.com.hk. We provide an attractive compensation package and excellent career prospects to the right individual.

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