Assistant Manager / Manager – Legal

About the role

The Assistant Manager/Manager – Legal supports the organisation's legal function by handling commercial agreements, company secretarial work and conveyancing, including lease agreements. The role covers drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and providing legal support to internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements, contracts and other legal documents.
• Handle company secretarial matters such as statutory filings, corporate records, board resolutions and compliance documentation.
• Manage conveyancing matters, including property transactions, title reviews and lease agreements.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, statutory requirements and corporate governance standards.
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on commercial, operational and contractual matters.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities and government institutions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and advise management on their business impact.
• Support the preparation, review and execution of legal documentation and maintain legal records securely.
• Handle legal disputes and claims in coordination with external legal advisors.

Required profile

• Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public (English and Sinhala).
• 3-4 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong experience in commercial agreements, company secretarial work and conveyancing.
• Excellent command of English with strong drafting and communication skills.
• Professionalism, attention to detail and ability to manage several legal matters independently.