Senior Government Counsel (Legal Policy)
Government
1001-5000 employees
0 Applicants · 12 Views
· Posted 32 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Wan Chai, Hong Kong 
Compensation:
HK$120,000 - HK$170,000/year
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Corporate Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
The Department of Justice is seeking a Senior Government Counsel for its Legal Policy Division at Justice Place, Central. You will advise on constitutional law, Basic Law interpretation, and international treaty obligations of the Hong Kong SAR, working at the intersection of law and public policy.
Key Responsibilities
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- Advise on Hong Kong Basic Law and constitutional matters
- Represent Hong Kong in international treaty negotiations and mutual legal assistance requests
- Review proposed legislation for compliance with the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance
- Coordinate with the National People's Congress Standing Committee on Basic Law interpretation matters
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor or barrister admitted in Hong Kong
- 7-10 years PQE with strong public law or constitutional law background
- Experience in government legal advisory work preferred
Responsibilities
Basic Law advisory, treaty negotiations, legislative review, constitutional matters
Requirements
Hong Kong qualified solicitor/barrister, 7-10 PQE in public law
Compensation
HK$120,000 - HK$170,000/year
Practice Area
Position
Senior
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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