General Counsel（英文版本）

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:

General Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the HKMA’s Chief Executive, providing legal advice and guidance in relation to all aspects of the HKMA’s functions, including: monetary and reserves management, the regulation and supervision of financial institutions, the operation and evolution of financial infrastructure and the continued development of Hong Kong as an international financial centre
• Identifying, analysing and addressing legal risks to the HKMA and to the successful performance of the HKMA’s functions
• Advising in respect of proposed legislation or legislative reform affecting the HKMA’s powers and duties
• Overseeing and managing internal and external legal resources and the delivery of legal services within the HKMA

Requirements

• Duly admitted as a legal practitioner in Hong Kong
• At least 15 years of post-qualification experience, gained in-house (regulatory agency/public sector/financial institution) and in private practice (leading law firm)
• Legal expertise and experience in the areas of financial regulation, banking/finance law, company/commercial law and corporate governance.  Experience of administrative law or of the handling of disciplinary/enforcement proceedings would be an advantage
• Experience in managing a team of legal professionals
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills 
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; proficiency in Cantonese and Putonghua an advantage

Remuneration Package

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.  Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits and provident fund.

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 11 April 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.