Counsel

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is charged with the responsibility for maintaining the stability and integrity of the monetary and financial systems of Hong Kong.  There is now an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for the following position.

Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the General Counsel whose office provides legal advice in relation to all aspects of the HKMA’s functions
• Provide legal advice to the Exchange Fund Investment Office of the HKMA in relation to all aspects of its investment activities, including transaction and project implementation and execution; pre-deal legal due diligence; and post-deal compliance monitoring
• Advise on other aspects of the HKMA’s powers and functions as required

Requirements

• Duly admitted as a legal practitioner in a recognized jurisdiction as stipulated under the Legal Officers Ordinance
• At least 2 years’ post qualification experience (part of which may be gained overseas) in alternative investments, including private equity, real estate and infrastructure
• Experience in asset management, structured finance and derivative transactions an advantage
• General understanding of the financial services industry and financial markets
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills, highly motivated with ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Excellent command of spoken and written English; proficiency in Cantonese and Putonghua an advantage

Conditions of service

• Appointment will be made on fixed contract terms
• A competitive remuneration package will be offered.  There is flexibility to take account of additional experience and qualifications
• Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits, paid annual leave and contract-end gratuity

How to apply

You may submit an application via one of the following channels:

1.    Online application

2.    By Mail

Send in the hard copy application form (available either at the HKMA’s reception counter or website https://www.hkma.gov.hk) to:

Recruitment Officer

Hong Kong Monetary Authority

55/F., Two International Finance Centre

8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong

Copies of transcripts together with a full résumé including details of past experience should be attached to the application.  Please mark your correspondence address and the position applied for on the envelope.

Completed application should reach the HKMA, via the designated submission channel, by 26 September 2026.  Applicants may wish to submit their applications in advance of the deadline to allow for any unexpected delays, e.g. with internet traffic, including file size restrictions and system maintenance downtime.  Those not contacted by the HKMA within three months from the closing date for applications should consider their applications filed for future reference.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request.  You may contact the Recruitment Officer at the above address.

The HKMA is an equal opportunities employer.  More information on the HKMA can be found at the website https://www.hkma.gov.hk.

The Online Application System is scheduled to perform regular system maintenance from Hong Kong time 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. every Wednesday.  During this time, online application will not be available.