Legal Officer

WE ARE HIRING: Legal Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal advice and support on employment and labour law matters.

• Advise on the legal implications of HR policies and practices.

• Represent the organization in labour disputes, negotiations, and litigation.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel as necessary.

• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, separation agreements, and other HR-related legal documents.

• Ensure compliance of contracts with applicable laws and internal policies.

• Assist in conducting internal investigations related to employee misconduct and workplace issues.

• Prepare reports and recommendations based on findings from investigations.

• Identify and assess legal risks related to HR policies and practices.

• Maintain confidential legal records and documentation.

• Coordinate with the Legal Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with:

  • First Class or Second Class Upper Division, or

  • Minimum 3.5 GPA out of 4.0, or

  • Minimum 75% Weighted Average Marks from a UGC-recognized university.

  OR

• First Class Honours in the Attorney-at-Law final examination.

  OR

• Master of Laws (LLM) degree from a UGC-recognized local or foreign university.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in labour law matters in:

  • A registered law firm, or

  • A reputed organization, or

  • A government/financial sector institution.

• Experience should include:

  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts,

  • Dispute resolution and litigation management,

  • Disciplinary inquiries, terminations, and HR policy handling.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Sinhala.

• In-depth knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations.

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

• Legal documentation and compliance proficiency.

• High integrity, sound decision-making ability.

• Team collaboration, adaptability, and resilience.

Other:

• Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) due to handling sensitive information.

• Age Limit: Not more than 45 years as of 27.05.2025.

• Remuneration: Negotiable.

• Appointment Type: Contract basis (up to 3 years).

• Preferred Starting Date: Immediately.