Legal Officer - Executive Grade

About the Client

Our client is a leading property investment, development, and management company in Sri Lanka, known for delivering large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments while maintaining high standards of quality, procurement, and operational excellence.

Job Overview

The Legal Officer will provide legal and administrative support by reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing legal documentation, and assisting with corporate legal matters. The role requires close coordination with internal stakeholders to support the organization's legal and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend to all aspects of Notarial work including examination of title, drafting, preparation, execution and registration of various deeds and agreements
• Liaise with government and semi-government departments and also with any other institution connected with the legal aspects of the business, e.g. Land Registry, Registrar General's Department, Condominium Management Authority, CSE, SEC, BOI, ROC, FIU, IPO etc
• Advise on, negotiate, draft, vet and handle all correspondence relating to various corporate and commercial agreements
• Handle registration, record maintenance, and timely renewal of intellectual property, including trademarks of the Group
• Represent the Company before courts, tribunals, and other legal forums, including attending hearings and filing proxies, submissions, and other documents
• Work in coordination with legal consultants and counsels on matters relating to Company's legal affairs

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public (with license to practice in English language in the District of Colombo), Commissioner for Oaths and Registered Company Secretary
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in notarial practice and drafting leases, deeds and commercial agreements
• Experience in conveyancing, Condominium Property Law, Company Law, Company Secretarial work, Intellectual Property, and litigation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently
• Candidates are expected to exhibit professionalism, excellent communication skills

Interested candidates may send their CV to jobs@mindplus.global