Functional Manager (Legal)

The appointee will be responsible for (a) providing strategic and practical legal advice on intellectual property (“IP”), technology transfer, commercialisation, governance, compliance and related matters; (b) leading the drafting, review and negotiation of IP, technology licensing and other commercial agreements; (c) advising on and managing contentious IP, licensing and contractual matters, including coordinating with external legal counsel; (d) overseeing legal matters handled by the team and providing professional guidance and supervision; (e) advising relevant committees and governance bodies on legal, governance, compliance and risk matters relating to University subsidiaries and spin-off companies, and following up on matters requiring legal input or action; (f) contributing to relevant policies, guidelines and governance arrangements relating to IP and knowledge transfer activities; and (g) performing other duties as assigned.

Applicants should have (i) a good Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent; (ii) qualification as a solicitor admitted in Hong Kong SAR; (iii) not less than twelve years’ relevant post-qualification legal experience, preferably gained in law firms, in-house legal departments and/or tertiary institutions; (iv) substantial experience in IP, technology licensing and commercialisation; (v) experience in supervising and guiding team members; (vi) strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, sound professional judgement and the ability to identify, assess and manage legal risks; (vii) excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior management and stakeholders; and (viii) an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

Applicants must submit copies of certificates confirming that they meet the academic and professional qualifications stated above; otherwise, their applications will NOT be considered.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to two years, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

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