- Location
- Colombo
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Job Description
- Provide legal advice and support to the Head of Legal and internal stakeholders on corporate, commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters
- Draft, review, and support the negotiation of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
- Review assigned legal matters and identify potential contractual, legal, and compliance risks
- Conduct legal research and provide recommendations on applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory developments
- Monitor compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and support appropriate follow-up actions
- Assist in handling legal disputes and coordinate with external legal counsel and relevant parties where required
- Support the review, development, and implementation of company policies, procedures, and compliance-related documentation
- Maintain legal agreements, records, correspondence, and related documentation accurately and confidentially
- Provide legal guidance and clarification to internal stakeholders on assigned matters
- Support legal training and awareness sessions for employees
- Coordinate and follow up on assigned legal matters, ensuring timely completion and escalation where required
Person Specification
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised university or an equivalent recognised legal qualification
- Be an Attorney-at-Law with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal practice
- Be a Notary Public licensed to practise in both Sinhala and English within the jurisdiction of Colombo
- Sound knowledge of Sri Lankan laws, regulations, corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
- Experience in drafting, reviewing, and supporting the negotiation of commercial contracts and agreements
- Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Good communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to independently manage assigned legal matters and multiple priorities
- High level of confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external legal parties
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Skills
ComplianceNegotiation