Job Description
Legal Officer
We are seeking a Legal Officer to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice, ensure compliance with local and international regulations, and mitigate legal risks across all facets of our operations and attend to all litigation and inquiry matters. This role requires strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently within the department and with various departments in the Company.
Key Responsibilities
- Court Representation: Represent the company in court, inquiries, and meetings with government bodies.
- Legal Advisory: Offer legal guidance to management and departments on diverse legal issues.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to align with business goals and safeguard interests.
- Notarial Duties: Handle drafting, execution, and registration of legal documents like deeds, leases, and POAs.
- Litigation Oversight: Manage litigation activities and coordinate with external legal counsel.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify and address potential legal risks proactively.
- Legal Training: Educate staff on legal compliance, risk management, and best practices.
- Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with various departments to align legal support with strategic goals.
- Legal Research: Monitor legal trends and legislative updates that may affect the company.
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess
- Attorney at Law and Notary Public
- Minimum of 4-5 years of legal experience (specializing in land law)
- Knowledge and experience pertaining to state lands and labor law would be an added advantage.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent English and Sinhala language skills.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to play a leading role in the success of a prestigious Sri Lankan company.
If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for agriculture and leadership, we encourage you to apply.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs to [email protected] on or before 10th May 2025.
HR Department
Kahawatte Plantations PLC
No, 111, Negombo Road,
Peliyagoda.
