Legal Officer (Intellectual Property)/ Legal Executive (Intellectual Property) in the Technology Transfer Office (Ref.: 530981) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal.)
Applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Science/Engineering/Law or a related discipline, with at least 2 years’ solid experience as a secretary/paralegal, preferably in a law firm, intellectual property agency or inhouse legal department.
They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua); sound knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP); and hands-on experience in patent prosecution. They should also be conscientious, mature, hard-working, and good team player with the ability to work independently.
The appointee will handle IP matters including filing, docketing, and managing IP portfolio; recording bibliographic details and monitoring deadlines; monitoring patent expenditures; coordinating with internal and external parties; and performing other administrative duties as assigned.
Candidate with less experience or lower qualification will be considered as Legal Executive (Intellectual Property).
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from January 22, 2025 and continue until February 15, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
