Executive Officer I/Il (carrying the job title of ‘Legal Manager/Assistant Legal Manager’)

Knowledge Transfer Office 
Executive Officer I/Il (carrying the job title of ‘Legal Manager/Assistant Legal Manager’) 

The appointee will be responsible for (a) assisting in the review, drafting and administration of intellectual property (‘IP’) and technology transfer agreements; (b) providing legal and administrative support on general legal and IP matters; (c) liaising with internal and external stakeholders on case management; (d) supporting committee work and preparing relevant documentation; and (e) performing other duties as assigned.

Applicants should have (i) a good Bachelor’s degree in Law; (ii) fulfilled the language requirements set out on the website: http://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/languageforeo; (iii) at least 8 years’ relevant post-qualification executive experience (for Executive Officer I), preferably in law firms, in-house legal departments, or tertiary institutions; (iv) an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); (v) strong interpersonal and communication skills; (vi) strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to identify and assess legal issues and risks; (vii) the ability to work as a good team player, a good sense of responsibility, with a detail-oriented and proactive work attitude; and (viii) proficiency in computer applications. Having experience in handling IP and technology transfer agreements will be advantageous. Applicants with less relevant experience may be considered for appointment as Executive Officer II.

Applicants must submit copies of academic certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to 2 years (with contract-end gratuity for a 2-year contract), renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.