Job Description - Assistant Legal Counsel (HO2603013)

Assistant Legal Counsel – REF. NO. HO2603013

Department / Cluster: Legal Services Department, Corporate Services Division, Hospital Authority Head Office

Rank: Assistant Legal Counsel (“ALC”)

The Hospital Authority (“HA”) is seeking an EXPERIENCED LAWYER to join its Legal Services Department.

Pay: HK$96,142 to HK$140,903 [HMPS point 9 to 19] per month (including Monthly Allowance)

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Job

Working in the Legal Services Department of the HA, the ALC will assist in various commercial matters including:

Contract review and drafting, setting up systems and standard contract documentation for HA’s contractual activities.
Contentious matters such as contractual disputes and claims.
Information technology projects.
Intellectual property and data privacy related matters.
Employment related matters.
Clinical trial matters.
Construction and land related matters.
Research work.
General legal advisory work.
Perform other legal duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience after admission as solicitor or barrister in Hong Kong or any commonwealth countries.
Possession of post‑qualification experience in handling the above matters, preferably with an emphasis on intellectual property and/or data privacy matters. Previous experience in advising on clinical trials and construction matters (contentious or non‑contentious) would be an advantage, though not a prerequisite.
A team player.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

Remarks

Selected candidate will be offered basic monthly salary from HMPS point 9 (currently HK $82,330) to HMPS point 19 (currently HK $119,650) with Cash Allowance, Fixed‑flexi Allowance or Monthly Allowance in accordance with prevailing policies.
Please refer to for “Notes to Applicants”.

Please submit application online on or before 13 April 2026 . For enquiries, please telephone 2300 7257.

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