Senior Executive - Legal

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