Assistant Manager – Legal (Company Secretary & Compliance)

About the role

The Assistant Manager – Legal (Company Secretary & Compliance) provides strategic and operational legal support across the organisation’s operations in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Indonesia. The role independently manages legal advisory, contract lifecycle, compliance, intellectual property and company secretarial functions while aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Act as primary legal advisor to business, technical and product teams, delivering pragmatic and timely advice on cross‑border matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, NDAs, MoUs and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal governance frameworks, supporting regulatory filings and audit requirements.
• Support Board and Committee meetings, prepare agendas, papers and minutes, and handle statutory filings under the Companies Act of Sri Lanka.
• Manage litigation, disputes and intellectual property matters, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
• Serve as focal point for legal and contract matters, liaising with external counsel, regulators and internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised university and admission to practice in Sri Lanka (member in good standing of the Bar Association).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a legal role with strong exposure to contract management, corporate advisory and compliance.
• Knowledge of commercial law, contract law, corporate governance, data protection, intellectual property and regulatory compliance.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proactive, collaborative and accountable approach with a strong sense of ownership.

Required skills

• Strong legal drafting, negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder management across diverse business functions.