Assistant Manager – Company Secretary and Legal
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Job Description
Assistant Manager - Company Secretary and Legal
No two days are the same at AMW, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognizes and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.
As a humble family business that started 74 years ago, AMW, now a fully owned subsidiary of Al Futtaim Group (AFG) of United Arab Emirates, is one of the pioneers in the Automotive industry in Sri Lanka.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Should be an attorney-at-law, registered company secretary, notary public and demonstrates hands-on experience in legal practice, including contract drafting, negotiations and legal research.
- Possesses a strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and legal principles.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in the similar capacity involving legal and company secretarial responsibilities including preparing board documents, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance.
- Proficiency in drafting various legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate governance documents.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for defining and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, codes of conduct, legal standards and maintaining effective corporate governance practices
- Working closely with the board of directors, ensuring transparency and ethical decision-making.
- Handling sensitive legal matters and safeguarding sensitive information with stakeholders.
- Interactions with external stakeholders such as legal advisors, government agencies, regulators, auditors, and third-party service providers.
- If the organization is undergoing expansion, mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring, the role must adapt to new legal challenges and ensure smooth transitions.
- In case of legal disputes or litigation, work closely with external legal counsel or in house counsel to strategize the organization's defense and resolution strategies.
AMW bringing the world to you
Please apply through the below link within 30 days of this advertisement:
Al-Futtaim automotive group
Manager Recruitment Associated Motorways (Private) Limited 185, Union Place, Colombo 02
