Job Description

As a Legal Counsel, you would be working collaboratively on overall legal aspects of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and executing the end-to-end process of statutory and regulatory compliance activities of the company and ensure that each department adheres to the applicable legal standard and internal legal policies and procedures.
• Drafting and reviewing all documents and contracts to promote a strong compliance culture.
• Advising the management and relevant departments on legal matters.
• Coordinating and working with government institutions as and when necessary.
• Performing the company secretary responsibilities such as board of director, shareholder meeting minute preparation, processing and submission to regulatory bodies.
• Liaising with government institutions as per the business necessity for mitigating the risk of the company.
• Handling any litigation matters of the company Independently.

Requirements:

• If you are an attorney-at-law with the notarial license to practice in English language in the judicial zone of Colombo and be a registered company secretary.
• If you have hands on experience with minimum of 4 years in the field in a commercial environment and have a natural passion in the subject. Having experience in the Telecommunication and IT sector would be a distinct advantage.
• Having a thorough understanding of Commercial/ Company law, as well as processes and relevant regulations.
• Being a motivated individual who would achieve shared goals and results by sincerely providing a helping hand to others.
• Being a service-oriented team player who has the ability to create a work environment which sparks focused approaches to drive company growth.

Interested candidates can apply online or email your CV to [email protected]