Corporate Finance - Company Secretary
Funds & Regulatory Executive
Legal Secretaries
Paralegal - Insurance Litigation
Senior Intellectual Property Lawyer
How to apply

• A degree holder
• ICSA Associate/Finalist
• A minimum of 6 years company secretarial experience preferably gained in a CPA or legal firm, with the ability to handle full spectrum of secretarial duties including company set-up, on-going administration and corporate restructuring. Previous corporate secretarial experience and involvement in the whole process of an Initial Public Offering transaction is definitely an advantage
• Good communication skills in both English and Chinese languages (Cantonese and Putonghua)
• Computer literate, preferably with knowledge in Viewpoint
• Independent and meticulous
• Experience in compliance with disclosure of interests requirements under the Securities and Futures Ordinance
   

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Funds & Regulatory Executive

Deacons is the largest independent law firm in Hong Kong and its award winning Financial Services Practice Group is a market leader for financial services. An excellent opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals who would like to participate in this award-winning team in the thriving funds management business.

Our Financial Services Practice Group is now recruiting a Funds & Regulatory Executive for handling regulatory and compliance matters relating to funds authorized by the SFC. The successful candidate will assist clients in preparing fund applications for SFC's authorization and will also advise clients on matters relating to the on-going compliance with the applicable SFC's rules and regulations.

To be successful in this role, you should have a university degree in Law / Economics / Accounting / Finance, preferably with experience in financial services or related industries. You must be an active team player with strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work under pressure. An excellent command in both spoken and written English and Chinese is required, with proficiency in Putonghua a plus.

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Legal Secretaries

Requirements:

• Formal secretarial training
• At least 5 years of legal secretarial experience
• Excellent English and Chinese languages skills. Proficiency in Putonghua is an added advantage
• Good English audio typing skill
• Well versed in MS Word (English and Chinese word processing) and Excel
• Attention to details, organised and self-motivated
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work overtime

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Paralegal – Insurance Litigation

We are looking for a paralegal to provide legal support to our substantive and expanding insurance litigation practice. The successful candidate will work with a team of experienced lawyers. The principal responsibilities include interviewing witnesses and collating information for advising insurer clients, legal research, preparation of court documents such as pleadings, list of documents, witness statements and bundles relating to personal injuries, employees' compensation, property and other claims; etc.

The successful candidate should possess:

• A diploma/degree in legal studies or a degree in other professional discipline
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferably gained in a legal or insurance practice
• Good understanding and knowledge of law, particularly in the areas of employees' compensation and insurance
• Good writing skills
• Excellent English and Chinese language skills
• Good organisational skills

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Senior Intellectual Property Lawyer

Deacons' Intellectual Property Department is looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our award winning team.

You will have between 4 and 6 years of post qualification experience in Intellectual Property, preferably with both IP litigation and commercial IP experience.

The successful candidate will handle a wide range of IP related matters including IP litigation, commercial IP, entertainment, privacy, copyright, patents, trade secrets and trade marks.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading IP practice handling high quality and varied IP work at a senior level.

Fluent Chinese (Putonghua) skills are preferred but not essential.

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How to apply

Please send your resume with expected salary either by post to

The Head of Human Resources & Administration Department
Deacons
5th Floor, Alexandra House
18 Chater Road
Central
Hong Kong

or by email to "hresources@deacons.com.hk" or
to private fax: 2810 9126.

We will only consider applicants who apply directly to our firm and not through recruitment agencies. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Applicants who do not hear from us within 4 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be destroyed within 6 months.

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