JOB DETAILS
Legal Trainee
CompanyCLP Group
LocationHong Kong
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 7, 2026
About The Company
The CLP Group is one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia Pacific with investments across Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Australia, India, Taiwan Region and Southeast Asia. Hong Kong-listed CLP Holdings Limited is the holding company for the CLP Group, which has a diversified portfolio of generating assets that uses a wide range of fuels including coal, gas, nuclear and renewable sources. Through CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, the Group operates a vertically integrated electricity supply business that provides a highly reliable supply of electricity to 80% of Hong Kong’s population. The CLP Group is the largest external investor in the energy sector on the Mainland. The Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary EnergyAustralia is a leading integrated energy company in Australia, providing gas and electricity to about 2.46 million households and businesses. Apraava Energy, in which CLP has a 50% interest, is one of India’s biggest renewable energy producers with operations in power generation and transmission.
CLP Holdings is included in the Global Dow – an index of the world’s leading blue-chip companies, in addition to sustainability-focused indices including the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific), the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series and the FTSE4Good Index series.
About the Role
Contract Period: 1-month
Working Location: Kai Tak
Responsibilities:
- Legal research
- Research discrete legal and regulatory questions on assigned topics (e.g. Hong Kong company law, data privacy, cybersecurity, ESG/sustainability reporting requirements)
- Prepare short written research notes with clear conclusions, sources and practical recommendations
- Summarise recent legislative or regulatory developments relevant to the group's operating jurisdiction
- Document and contract support
- Review sample agreements (NDAs, service agreements) against approved standard templates or review guidance and identify material deviations
- Assist in preparing first-cut summaries or comparison tables of contract terms
- Assist with updating precedent documents, clause banks and template libraries
- Conduct consistency checks on legal documents
- Knowledge management and administration
- Assist with the team's knowledge repository
- Prepare briefing notes, checklists or presentation materials on assigned topics for internal circulation
- Support preparation of materials for internal legal knowledge sharing sessions
- Observation and learning
- Attend selected internal meetings, legal team catch-ups and training sessions (subject to confidentiality and conflicts clearance)
- Meet with lawyers across practice areas for short "how I work" sessions
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Currently studying Bachelor's degree programme in Law (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or a related discipline.
- Strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in corporate and commercial law.
- Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Cantonese/Mandarin.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments within agreed timelines.
- High level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information.
ABOUT CLP
CLP was founded in Hong Kong in 1901, at a time when electricity was still a novelty worldwide. Today we power millions of homes and businesses across the Asia-Pacific region with over 8,000 employees. In Hong Kong, we operate a vertically integrated electricity business providing a highly reliable supply of electricity to over 80% of the city’s population. Outside Hong Kong, we invest in the energy sector on the Chinese Mainland, in Australia, India, Taiwan Region and Thailand. Our business spans the electricity value chain ranging from power generation, transmission and distribution to retail and smart energy services. We have a diversified portfolio of generating assets that uses a wide range of fuels sources including nuclear, renewables, gas and coal. To meet the evolving needs of energy users in a world being reshaped by decarbonisation and digitalisation, we strive to embrace new opportunities and expand our horizons as we fulfil our purpose to Power Brighter Tomorrows.
Key Skills
Legal ResearchContract ReviewRegulatory ComplianceData PrivacyCybersecurityESG ReportingDocument ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLegal WritingKnowledge ManagementCorporate LawCommercial Law
Categories
LegalEnergyEnvironmental & SustainabilityAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The legal trainee will conduct legal research on regulatory topics and support the team with contract reviews and consistency checks. They will also assist in maintaining the knowledge repository and preparing briefing materials for internal circulation.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
3705
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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