The appointee will (a) review, draft and manage contracts relating to the University’s research collaboration projects; (b) provide legal support in relation to a broad range of legal matters encountered in the University’s research collaboration projects; (c) liaise with both internal and external stakeholders for research collaboration contract management purposes; and (d) undertake other ad hoc tasks.

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with degree(s) in Law, Public Administration or Business, or degree in Science or Engineer with Legal/IP training; (ii) fulfilled the English language capability requirements set out on the website: https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/languageforeo; (iii) at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience, preferably with law firms or in-house legal departments; (iv) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); (v) good communication skills; (vi) the ability to work as a good team player who is responsible, diligent and proactive; and (vii) high computer literacy in computer applications (including MS Word) and Chinese word-processing. Experience in handling research agreements and contracts will be advantageous.

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

Appointment will be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post.