Senior Manager - Legal
About the Employer
Job Description
YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD, INSPIRE, AND EXCEL AWAITS AT CA SRI LANKA!
SENIOR MANAGER LEGAL
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) is a world-class professional body, proud to be a driving force of transformation in Sri Lanka’s dynamic accounting landscape. For over 65 years, we have been at the forefront of shaping the accounting profession locally while making a significant impact regionally and globally.
As we continue to lead and transform, CA Sri Lanka is looking for a passionate and driven professional who embodies responsibility, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence to take on this exciting role.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, legal documents, agreements, MOUs, and other related documents.
- Represent CA Sri Lanka in legal proceedings, prepare necessary information for all legal matters, provide updates to the Secretary/CEO and the Council regarding legal issues, and liaise with external counsel as required.
- Provide legal guidance on a wide range of matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, employment law, intellectual property, and corporate governance.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks, recommending effective strategies to manage them.
- Act as legal counsel at the Labour Tribunal and in court, representing CA Sri Lanka.
- Assist the Secretary/CEO in organizing and conducting meetings, accurately recording minutes, and ensuring their timely and efficient documentation.
- Develop and implement legal procedures and policies to ensure CA Sri Lanka’s compliance with applicable laws.
- Oversee the operations of the legal division.
- Sign correspondence on behalf of CA Sri Lanka as directed by the Secretary/CEO.
- Serve as the designated officer under the RTI Act.
- Provide training and support on legal issues to staff as required, fostering a culture of legal awareness.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Secretary/CEO and the Council.
Qualifications and Skills
- Over 5 years of experience as a legal officer in a corporate environment. Experience in company secretarial work will be an advantage.
- An LLB from a recognised university and qualified as an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka with a Notary licence.
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
- Strong professional orientation and work ethic.
- Proficiency in MS Office and relevant IT applications.
If you are passionate and eager to contribute to CA Sri Lanka’s growth while advancing your professional career, please send your CV including two non-related referees’ contact details to [email protected] or the address below within 7 days. Indicate the position applied for in the subject line or on the envelope.
NOTE: SOLICITATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Head of Human Resources
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
#30A, Malalasekera Mawatha
Colombo 07
Tel: 011 2 352000
www.casrilanka.com
