Manager - Legal & Company Secretarial

About the role

A leading life insurance and financial services organisation in Sri Lanka, part of a globally recognised insurance group, is looking for an experienced Legal & Company Secretarial professional to manage company secretarial functions, ensure regulatory compliance, support corporate governance and provide legal assistance to the business. The position is based in Colombo.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Board, Committee and Shareholder meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes and resolutions
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, statutory and regulatory requirements
• Maintain statutory registers and company secretarial records
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings and reports within required deadlines
• Monitor compliance obligations and update senior management
• Support legal matters, including reviewing contracts and giving legal guidance
• Coordinate with regulators, external stakeholders and internal teams on company secretarial matters

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law or qualification as an Attorney-at-Law
• Minimum 10 years of experience in company secretarial and legal functions
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting abilities