Assistant Manager - Legal and Company Secretarial

About the role

A full-time, on-site Assistant Manager - Legal and Company Secretarial is sought in Colombo 03. The successful candidate leads and oversees the Legal and Company Secretarial functions and also acts as Company Lawyer, giving legal advice on internal and external matters, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and delivering professional legal and secretarial services to clients.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on company matters, internal consultations, conflict resolution and legal interpretation, and represent the company in legal proceedings, regulatory consultations and official meetings.
• Draft, review and finalise legal agreements, contracts and documents, and review and sign documents supporting client procedures.
• Oversee company secretarial documentation, act as Company Secretary for other companies, and draft Articles of Association and objectives for Companies Limited by Guarantee and Private Limited Companies.
• Review and vet secretarial documentation, act as an authorised signatory, and advise clients on incorporation, Companies Limited by Guarantee and trademark matters.
• Allocate tasks to team members, supervise and coordinate the Legal and Company Secretarial team, and handle client queries promptly.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) or Master's degree in Law (LL.M.), qualified Attorney-at-Law, with a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience in legal services; company secretarial experience is an added advantage.
• Valid Commissioner for Oaths licence.
• Proven team leadership, supervision and coordination experience.
• Below 40 years of age.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act and Registrar of Companies (ROC) procedures.
• Excellent legal drafting, documentation and contract review skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Sinhala.

Working conditions

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, full-time on-site.
• Salary package of LKR 200,000 to 300,000 depending on qualifications, experience and expertise.