Contract Solicitor

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) • Contract / Project Based • Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK • 1d ago

Salary: HK$74,345 to HK$97,575 per month (depending on post-qualification experience)

Entry Requirements:Candidates should:
(a) (i) be qualified solicitors admitted in a recognised jurisdiction as stipulated under Section 2A and Schedule 2 of the Legal Officers Ordinance and have at least 2 years' post-qualification professional experience; or
(ii) be qualified barristers with at least 3 years' professional experience since attaining the right to full practice in a recognised jurisdiction as stipulated under Section 2A and Schedule 2 of the Legal Officers Ordinance;
(b) have attained Level 3 or above both in English Language and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (see Note), or equivalent;
(c) be fluent in English and Cantonese; and
(d) have experience in general advisory work and, in particular, having experience in giving legal advice on the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and other ordinances under the administration of the Companies Registry will be an advantage.

Note:‘Grade C’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 3’ in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

Duties:The successful candidate will be responsible for:
(a) giving legal advice on the Companies Ordinance and other ordinances under the administration of the Companies Registry;
(b) advising on the registration of documents and other applications under the Companies Ordinance;
(c) advising on the investigation of complaint cases; and
(d) undertaking legal research.

Terms of Appointment:The successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for one year. The contract may be renewed, subject to operational needs and the candidate’s performance.

Fringe Benefits (a) A gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will be equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.
(b) Rest days, statutory holidays, annual leave, maternity leave or paternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted on terms no less favourable than the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.

How to apply:

(a) Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (http://www.csb.gov.hk).
(b) Applicants should submit a full curriculum vitae by email to [our mailbox through CTgoodjobs Apply Now] on or before the closing date for application. Please clearly specify the email subject as “Application for the post of Contract Solicitor” and the online application number should be quoted in the email. The curriculum vitae should include (i) results in LLB, JD, CPE, PCLL, Law Society Final and Bar Final examinations, listing the gradings of the subjects taken (with copies of transcripts and certificates); (ii) exact date and place of admission/call; (iii) gradings of subject taken in public examinations from secondary education onwards (with exact dates of scoring the results); and
(iv) employment records with detailed description of duties.
(c) Late applications, or applications which are incomplete, or submitted in person/by post/by fax/by email, or without providing or with late submission of the required supporting documents will NOT be considered.
(d) Candidates who are selected for an interview will normally receive an invitation in about six weeks from the application closing date. Those who are not invited for an interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Contact Address:Human Resources Office, Companies Registry, 15/F, High Block, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong

Enquiry Telephone:2867 2719

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):23/04/2026 23:59:00

Web Site of Department:http://www.cr.gov.hk

General Notes:

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an equal opportunities employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirements irrespective of disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examinations and/or interviews.
(f) It is the Government’s policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend a selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria.
(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply, but their qualifications will be subject to assessment of equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by email to [our mailbox through CTgoodjobs Apply Now] on or before the closing date for application.
(h) To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, please submit the application as early as possible.

Similar Jobs

Contract Solicitor

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) • Contract / Project Based • Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK • 1d ago

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) Compliance Contract Contract / Project Based

Salary: HK$74,345 to HK$97,575 per month (depending on post-qualification experience) Entry Requirements :Candidates should: (a) (i) be qualified solicitors admitted in a recognised jurisdiction as stipulated under Sect...

1d ago

Apply

Contract Senior Doctor (Private Healthcare Facilities)

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) • Contract / Project Based • Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK • 5d ago

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) Contract / Project Based Health Worker Medical Service

Salary: Monthly salary at HK$137,085 plus end-of-contract gratuity. Entry Requirements :Candidates should – (a) possess a medical qualification registrable in Hong Kong under the Medical Registration Ordinance, Cap. 161...

5d ago

Apply

Part-time Contract Doctor

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) • Part Time • Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK • 5d ago

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) Part Time Contract / Project Based

Salary: HK$459 - HK$550 per hour depending on relevant experience. Entry Requirements : Candidates should have – (a) a medical qualification registrable in Hong Kong under the Medical Registration Ordinance, Cap. 161; an...

5d ago

Apply

Contract Senior Doctor (Infection Control)

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) • Contract / Project Based • Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK • 5d ago

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) Contract / Project Based Health Worker Medical Service

5d ago

Apply

Business Solutions Manager (1 year contract)

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) • Contract / Project Based • Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, HK • 1w ago

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) Contract / Project Based

About AXA Hong Kong and Macau AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 52 markets and serving 92 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progres...

1w ago

Apply

Transmit authentication tool Specialist -Hong Kong-Long term Contract

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) • Contract / Project Based • Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK • 1w ago

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) Contract / Project Based

World Wide Technology (WWT), a 36-year-old global technology solutions provider specializing in systems integration, Infra-Cloud security, application development, AI Services, and supply chain solutions. With a workforc...

1w ago

Apply

Program Contractor

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) • Contract / Project Based • Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK • 1w ago

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) Contract / Project Based

The On-Site Program Contractor role is designed to support the Student Success Team of Absolute Internship in Barcelona, research, plan and eventually coordinate the onsite program in one of our host cities:, Barcelona,...

1w ago

Apply

Senior Project Officer (1-year Contract)

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) • Contract / Project Based • Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, HK • 1w ago

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) Contract / Project Based

About AXA Hong Kong and Macau AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 50 markets and serving 95 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progres...

1w ago

Apply

Health Club Assistant 健身俱樂部助理 / Lifeguard 救生員 - 8 Months Contract 8個月合約

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) • Contract / Project Based • Tung Chung, Hong Kong, HK • 1w ago

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) Contract / Project Based Customer Service Health Worker Health / Beauty Care Hospitality

Lifeguard Swimming pool hotel Responsibilities: Responsible for the daily operations of hearlth club, swimming pool, including safety, cleanliness, maintenance of the equipment Observe the swimming area for dangerous con...

1w ago

Apply

Contractor, Corporate Strategy (1 year)

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) • Contract / Project Based • Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HK • 2w ago

Others (General Work, Labour etc.) Contract / Project Based

Job description/ scope: The selected candidate will be involved in multiple projects and other short-term endeavours that will maximise his / her exposure to C-suite management level decision making, as well as understan...

2w ago

Apply