Job Description
Legal Officer
ABANS FINANCE PLC
Abans Finance PLC is a member of the prestigious Abans Group, a household name in Sri Lanka. With assets over Rs. 20 billion, we are one of the most innovative finance companies in Sri Lanka. The company’s principal lines of business include finance leasing, vehicle loans, mortgage loans, Gold Loans and acceptance of fixed and savings deposits. The company currently operates across the island and is further backed by over four hundred Abans PLC outlets island wide. The long-term credit rating of Abans Finance PLC is ‘A- (lka)’ / Stable by Fitch rating Lanka Limited which stands as a testament to the successful journey of the company and its strong backing of the parent company. Abans Finance PLC is seeking a dynamic, result-oriented individual to be a part of its' winning team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent and/or instruct Counsel on behalf of the Company in matters before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Commercial High Court, High Court, District Courts, Magistrate’s Courts, Arbitration Centres and other relevant forums, including outstation court appearances where required.
- Draft, review and advise on legal documentation including contracts, lease agreements, facility documents, mortgage bonds, deeds, settlement agreements, pleadings, affidavits, motions, proxies, letters of demand and other legal correspondence.
- Attend to recovery-related legal work, including issuing letters of demand, negotiating settlements, coordinating recovery action and handling legal matters relating to defaulted facilities, missing vehicles, shortfalls and other contractual claims.
- Review title and security documentation, attend to title clearance, land registry searches, extracts, registration-related matters and other conveyancing requirements connected to facilities granted by the Company.
- Liaise with internal departments, external lawyers, notaries, valuers, customers, law enforcement authorities, court registries, land registries and other relevant institutions.
- Provide timely legal opinions, reports and updates to the management and relevant business units.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Be an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
- A valid Notary Public license for the Colombo Judicial Zone in both Sinhala and English will be an added advantage.
- An LL.B. degree or other relevant academic/professional qualification will be an added advantage.
- Possess 1-3 years’ post-qualifying experience in litigation, legal documentation, recoveries, conveyancing, banking, leasing, finance or a similar legal role.
- Have experience in court appearances, drafting pleadings, legal correspondence, contracts and security documentation.
- Have a sound understanding of civil procedure, recovery litigation, contract law, conveyancing, mortgage bonds, lease documentation and land registry procedures.
- Be able to manage a high volume of work, meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision.
- Possess strong communication, drafting, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Be professional, responsible, detail-oriented and capable of working in a corporate legal environment.
Interested candidates should submit their resume to careers@abansfinance.lk or mail it to the Head of Human Resources, Abans Finance PLC, No. 456, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03, with details of two non-related referees. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line and submit your application within 14 days of this advertisement.