Counsel - Legal Services (Litigation) [Ref. SFC/CIII/LSD/LIT/260807]

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is the independent statutory body regulating the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong. We are committed to protecting the integrity and soundness of the market for the benefit of investors and the industry.

Working for a globally respected regulator provides unique opportunities to serve the public and advance Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre. Join us to achieve greater things in your career.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This is a hands-on role and you will be responsible for advising on various provisions of the Securities and Futures Ordinance and the evidential sufficiency for proceedings in the Magistrates’ Court, the High Court, and before the Market Misconduct Tribunal (and handling any subsequent appeals), and to oppose certain applications before the Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal.

You will also appear in the Magistrates’ Court to prosecute offences and act as instructing solicitor for trials and appeals. Training will be given to candidates without prior experience of criminal litigation.

Requirements:

You must have a good academic record and be a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor. You should also have at least 3 years’ post qualification experience in civil and preferably, criminal litigation.

You must have excellent analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex issues and give practical, well-reasoned and researched written legal advice. Knowledge of the structure and operation of the Hong Kong securities and futures industry and markets would be an advantage. An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese is essential.

Please quote the reference and apply by 21 August 2026 with details of qualifications, previous experience, current and expected salary to:

Recruitment Manager
Securities & Futures Commission
54/F, One Island East,
18 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
(E-mail address : [email protected])

All applications will be handled in strict confidence by authorised personnel and will only be used for recruitment related purposes. Applicants who do not hear from us within six months from the application deadline may consider their applications as unsuccessful. All information on unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed after six months.

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