Paralegal

Location:
HKEX - Exchange Square

Shift:
Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Contract

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Provide operational and professional support in relation to the work of the Enforcement Department
• Coordinate the provision of assistance to other regulators and enforcement agencies by responding to their requests for information and/or documents
• Manage, maintain and operate reports and databases, including strategic/regular reporting, conducting conflict and compliance history checks
• Provide administrative support, including management and production of case documents
• Draft documents and correspondence
• Assist in delivering a wide range of legal and non-legal projects undertaken by the Department

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or a related discipline
• At least one year of experience as a paralegal at a law firm or comparable institution; a background in litigation or regulatory matters will be an advantage
• Diligent, well-organised, attentive to detail
• Energetic and willing to learn
• Proficient in conducting research
• Good team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of the Listing Rules and knowledge of the securities industry and its practices including securities laws and accounting practices is an advantage
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Proficiency in Putonghua is essential.

Company Introduction:

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is one of the world's major exchange groups, and operates a range of equity, commodity, fixed income and currency markets. HKEX is the world's leading IPO market and as Hong Kong's only securities and derivatives exchange and sole operator of its clearing houses, it is uniquely placed to offer regional and international investors access to Asia's most vibrant markets.

As the global markets leader in the Asian time-zone, we offer a world of opportunities for early careers and experienced hires. Here, we know that diverse thinking fosters better solutions, and we are committed to building an open and dynamic environment which allows our business to innovate and our people to thrive.

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HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.