Job Description
Junior Legal Executive
Are you a motivated young legal professional ready to take the next step in your career?
We are looking for a Junior Legal Executive to join our dynamic team.
Key Tasks/ Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive assistance to the Corporate Legal Officer across all legal matters pertaining to the division.
- Draft agreements and other legal documentation required by the Legal Division.
- Coordinate with business unit heads for the execution of deeds, contracts, and related legal documents.
- Maintain and update the Group's intellectual property management system.
- Manage the Group’s intellectual property affairs under the guidance of the Corporate Legal Officer, including the submission of relevant documentation to the National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka.
- Support notarial functions of the Group, particularly matters concerning the Land Registry.
- Liaise with the Finance Department to ensure timely payments to external legal service providers (e.g., external counsel, instructing attorneys).
- Digitally archive all legal documents of the Group in an organized and secure manner.
- Assist in maintaining and organizing physical and digital legal files and records.
- Conduct legal research on matters assigned by the Head of Legal.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Must be a qualified Attorney-at-Law.
- An LL.B degree is not mandatory but will be considered an advantage.
- Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths qualifications will be a distinct advantage.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in a recognized legal or corporate environment.
- Previous experience in a similar capacity will be an added benefit.
How to apply:
If you're excited about this role, we'd love to hear from you!
Please send your resume to [email protected] with the contact information of two non-related work referees.
Human Resources Department
Rockland Distilleries (Private) Limited
160/24, Kirimandala Mawatha, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.rockland.lk | Tel: 0114426100
