Ref.: SFC/D/LIT/LSD/251212

Reporting to the Executive Director - Legal Services, the candidate will be required to discharge the responsibilities and meet the requirements set out below:

Duties and responsibility:

• To lead and manage a portfolio of criminal and civil proceedings to ensure consistency and maintenance of high standards across different teams; and

• To undertake cases personally as and when assigned and manage his or her own caseload.

You are expected to participate in high level strategic decision-making in major policy issues and decisions affecting the Legal Services Division. You will also be expected to maintain a close working relationship with other divisions / departments within the SFC and other regulatory bodies.

Requirements:

• To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Qualification to practise as a solicitor in Hong Kong, with extensive post-qualification experience (at least 15 years) in legal practice or related regulatory / government bodies;

• Substantial experience of running high level securities-related civil and criminal litigation in Hong Kong;

• In-depth knowledge of the operation of the local financial markets and financial industry;

• Excellent conceptual, analytical, communication and presentation skills;

• Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage a team of lawyers and support staff;

• A strong sense of responsibility and impeccable integrity;

• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Proficiency in Chinese language would be an advantage.

Please quote the reference and apply by 26 December 2025 with details of qualifications, previous experience, current and expected salary to:

Recruitment Manager
Securities & Futures Commission
54/F, One Island East,
18 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

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