Of Counsel (Ref: CC/OCM120260514)

The Competition Commission (the Commission) is an independent statutory body established under the Competition Ordinance (Cap. 619) (the Ordinance) which was enacted in June 2012. The objectives of the Ordinance include the prohibition of conduct that prevents, restricts or distorts competition in Hong Kong.

The Commission is now offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic lawyer to join its busy legal team.

Of Counsel (Ref: CC/OCM120260514)

The Of Counsel will work in the Legal Division of the Commission reporting to senior staff in that Division. In particular, the Of Counsel is expected to assist with:

Responsibilities

· Handling the Commission’s litigation before the Competition Tribunal (including any ensuing appeals);

· Representing the Commission in legal proceedings before the courts in Hong Kong (including any application for search warrants under section 48 of the Ordinance);

· Providing legal advice on issues of competition law, public law and other matters;

· Working as a legal advisor to the Commission’s investigation team, assisting them to conduct in-depth investigations and take enforcement action(s) in respect of possible contraventions of the Ordinance;

· Handling other advisory work (such as handling applications from businesses confirming the applicability of exclusions and exemptions under the Ordinance);

· Representing the Commission in public functions such as advocacy in local as well as international activities; and

· Assisting in educational initiatives and such other assignments related to the Commission’s work.

Requirements

· A qualified barrister/solicitor/lawyer with at least 6 years of post-qualification legal experience in civil litigation, currently admitted to practice in Hong Kong;

· Solid experience in either competition law and/or litigation;

· Experience in public and/or administrative law will be advantageous, but not necessary;

· Fluent spoken and written English. Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin);

· Strong presentation, analytical and problem solving skills; and

· A good team player, able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Terms of Appointment and Remuneration Package

Terms of Appointment : Appointment will be offered on a 2-year fixed-term contract, renewable depending on performance and operational needs.

Basic Salary : The starting salary for this post is HK$78,655 per month. The basic salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Cash Allowance : 10% of the basic salary.

Contract-end Gratuity : 15% of the basic salary (including 5% employer’s contribution of MPF).

Fringe Benefits : Annual leave, medical & dental benefits, life insurance and MPF.

Application:

Interested applicants should submit their applications at the Commission's Job Application System at https://www.compcomm.hk/en/about/career/current_vacancies.html.

The closing date for applications is 13 June 2026.

Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting section may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and/or recruitment test. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about 6 to 8 weeks from the closing date.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Personal data collected from applicants will only be used for recruitment related purposes and will not be transferred to any third party. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months of the recruitment process being completed by the appointment of a candidate for the relevant position.

Pursuant to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, a person who provides personal data to the Commission has the right to request access to and correction of their personal data held by the Commission. Requests for access to or correction of personal data should be made in accordance with the Commission’s Privacy Policy available on the Commission’s website at www.compcomm.hk. The Commission is an equal opportunity employer.