Based at our Peak campus the role will report to the Managing Director with a dotted line reporting to the Chair of Legal Committee and has the following key responsibilities:

• Provide GSIS with quality, accurate and relevant advice and implement on the whole spectrum of legal matters that apply to the School.
• Oversee and participate in advise, research, review, formulation and implementation of the school’s work on legal, procedural and other operational matters for the effective and efficient delivery of the School’s statutory functions and operations.
• Provide consulting services to the School Management, legal committee and the board for legal matters related to the school and liaise with relevant law firms to advise the school the risk, position to adopt and suggested measures and prepare any documents needed.
• Manage all legal matters with budget agreed including in house resources and strategic appointment of the law firms. Be responsible for negotiating the terms and conditions, billing reviews and overall budget control.  
• File and document all legal matters so the institutional knowledge is retained.
• Researching and anticipating unique legal issues that could impact the school and advise the School Management with regards to its potential impact and suggested measures.
• Lead research and investigation when required.
• Perform other duties or tasks as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION and ATTRIBUTES

• Holder of a law degree from a university in Hong Kong or equivalent and a qualified barrister or solicitor

• Min. 6 years working in a law or law related field
• Experienced in and conversant with Hong Kong law in general
• Some experience in litigation would be preferable
• Mature, self-motivated with excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and be

• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Strong competencies in planning, organization, leadership and decision making
• Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English

REMUNERATION

Successful applicant will be appointed on a one-year contract. Attractive remuneration package including medical and MPF will be offered.

Please apply with cover letter, CV and references, via the GSIS online recruitment portal (http://mygsis.gsis.edu.hk/careers/jobopenings/), to the Director of Human Resources.

Further information on the school, its facilities and programmes are available on the school’s website http://mygsis.gsis.edu.hk/.

Applicants not invited for an interview after six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. 

GSIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Full background checks will be conducted to safeguard all students at GSIS.