Job Description
Who we are
Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC is a Board of Investment of Sri Lanka approved flagship company listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange; Incorporated in 1980 to undertake the principal activities of real estate development, property investment and management.
ORCL’s first real estate development project is the iconic World Trade Center, Colombo (WTC). The WTC comprises of two office towers across 39 floors each and provides 750,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space. With its prime location in the heart of the Central Business District, WTC Colombo enjoys the premier position as the Best Business Address in Sri Lanka.
The Role
- Attend to all aspects of Notarial work independently, including examination of title to immovable property, drafting, preparation, execution and registration of various deeds and agreements.
- Liaising with all 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, FIL, IPO etc.
- Advising on, negotiating, drafting, vetting and handling all correspondence relating to various corporate/commercial agreements.
- Attending to the Company Secretarial related work of the Group as and when assigned.
- Work in coordination with legal consultants and counsels on matters relating to the Company’s Legal issues/ affairs and attend court hearings as and when required.
- Assisting, liaising with and advising other Departments in finalizing the various agreements, contracts and documents.
The Person
- Degree of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and 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 8 years post experience in notarial practice and drafting corporate agreements, Leases and Deeds.
- Experience in Conveyancing Law and Laws relating to Condominium Property.
- Candidate is expected to exhibit professionalism, have excellent communication skills, strong analytical skills and the ability to work under minimum supervision.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, self-motivation and managerial ability.
- Age between 32 – 38 years.
Please forward your comprehensive resume with a recent photograph along with the names and contact details of two non-related referees to the address below within 10 days of this advertisement. You are requested to mention the position applied for, on the top left corner of the envelope or in the subject line of the email.
Head of Human Resources
Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC
#18-01, East Tower,
World Trade Center, Colombo 01.
Email : careers@orcl.lk
Fax : 0112-449303