Assistant Manager (Legal)
Reference No: RDC-20250919
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology R and D Corporation Limited (the Company) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (the University). The Company has been serving as the vehicle for commercialization and exploitation of the research conducted at the University. The Company provides contractual, financial and administrative support for the University's technology transfer, collaborative research and consulting activities with the industry.
Job Description
The appointee will be responsible to provide assistance to perform legal matters for projects managed by the Company. Major responsibilities of the appointee include:
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, e.g. investment agreements, R&D/project agreement, and intellectual property license agreement;
- Provide legal advice to the Company on entrepreneurial activities, e.g. establishment of company and shares/investment arrangement;
- Draft business correspondences and legal documents;
- Work directly with internal and external stakeholders on contractual matters; and
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Applicants should have a law degree or postgraduate degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in legal field with law firms and/or in-house legal departments with relevant expertise. The ideal candidate should be a qualified lawyer in Hong Kong. Excellent command of both written and spoken English & Chinese (including Putonghua), excellent legal analytical and research skills, strong commercial awareness together with excellent drafting skills are required. The appointee should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be self-motivated, responsible, committed and able to meet deadlines. Candidates with more relevant experience may apply for consideration as Legal Manager. (Duration: 2 years)
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.
Application Procedures
Application forms are obtainable by downloading from the Company’s website (https://rdc.hkust.edu.hk/joinus). Completed application form and resume (including current and expected salary) should be returned to the Company by email "rdcrecruit@ust.hk" on or before 3 October 2025. We thank applicants for their interest but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.