Junior Associate (Attorney-at-Law)
About the Employer
Job Description
Vacancy: Junior Associate (Attorney-at-Law)
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Attorney-at-Law to join our legal team as a Junior Associate. This role is ideal for a recently enrolled or early-career Attorney-at-Law who is keen to develop practical experience in corporate, commercial and intellectual property law within a dynamic legal practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting in company secretarial matters, including incorporations, statutory filings, maintenance of statutory registers and corporate compliance.
- Preparing, reviewing and assisting in the drafting of board resolutions and other legal documentation.
- Assisting with trademark applications, renewals, assignments, oppositions and correspondence with the National Intellectual Property Office.
- Conducting legal research on corporate, commercial, intellectual property and regulatory matters.
- Liaising with clients, regulatory authorities, government institutions and other stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
- Assisting with legal due diligence exercises, corporate restructuring and commercial transactions.
- Attending to filings before the Registrar of Companies, the National Intellectual Property Office and other regulatory authorities.
- Assisting senior attorneys in client consultations, negotiations and other legal matters as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
- A degree in Law will be an added advantage.
- Prior experience in corporate, commercial or intellectual property practice will be an advantage, although newly enrolled Attorneys-at-Law are encouraged to apply.
- Sound knowledge of the Companies Act and company secretarial practice will be an advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong legal drafting, analytical and research skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and strong computer literacy.
- High level of attention to detail, organisation and time management.
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer:
- Exposure to a broad range of corporate, commercial, intellectual property and company secretarial matters.
- Hands-on mentoring by experienced legal practitioners.
- Opportunities to participate in complex commercial transactions and advisory work.
- A collaborative and professional working environment.
- Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications.
Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their academic and professional qualifications and are available to commit to full-time employment without significant examination-related interruptions. Court work is not a part of this job.
Job Location: Kandana
If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, please send your CV to [email protected].
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
