Job Description
ASSISTANT LEGAL OFFICER
The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL), widely known as Lake House, is the home and heart of print media in Sri Lanka. Lake House is looking for talented and dynamic individuals who possess the following qualifications and requirements to fill the above vacancy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and review documents including reports, agreements, national documents, letters of demand and other legal drafts
- Provide legal opinions if and when required
- Attend Courts, Labour Tribunals and other alternate dispute resolution forums
- Follow up cases filed against the Company and preparation of legal reports and opinions liaise with legal consultants and the authorities
- Handle intellectual property matters and attend inquiries
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Should be an Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized University is an added qualification
- Minimum of three (03) years post qualifying experience
- Authority to function as a Notary in Sinhala and English
- Experience in drafting and reviewing agreements will be considered as an added qualification
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience in handling labour matters and labour inquiries
- Excellent communication skills in English & Sinhala (both oral & written)
- Strong advocacy, interpersonal and communication skills with computer literacy
An attractive remuneration package is on offer based on experience and individual skills.
AGE: BELOW 32 YEARS
Those interested please apply with detailed resume within 07 days of this advertisement to [email protected]
THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
THE ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF CEYLON LTD
No. 35, D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo -10.
