Roles & Responsibilities
Job Purpose
To provide legal support to the company, ensure compliance with Sri Lankan laws, prepare and review legal documents, and manage corporate legal matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and prepare legal agreements, contracts, and other documents.
- Provide legal advice and support to management and departments.
- Ensure compliance with Sri Lankan laws and regulations.
- Handle corporate legal matters and company secretarial activities.
- Review property, lease, sale, and purchase agreements.
- Assist with legal matters related to real estate, investments, and commercial operations.
- Identify legal risks and support dispute resolution.
- Coordinate with external lawyers, notaries, and government authorities.
- Maintain legal records and statutory documents.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Must be a qualified Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience in corporate law, commercial law, or property law is preferred.
- Notary Public or Company Secretarial qualifications will be an added advantage.
Required Skills
- Good knowledge of Sri Lankan laws and regulations.
- Strong legal drafting and contract review skills.
- Good communication and negotiation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good English communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently.
- Good knowledge of MS Office.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain professional ethics and confidentiality.
- Support the company’s legal and compliance requirements.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Head of Legal or Management.