Executive - Legal Officer
Keells, as a leading retailer is striving to deliver its core purpose to ‘improve the quality of life for the nation’. We know that to deliver on our core purpose, we have to grow and develop Sri Lanka’s best retail team. If you want to come on this journey with us, to deliver retail excellence, then we can really support your ambitions and future growth.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and provide title reports and pedigree, including land registry searches and title updates, within specified timelines.
- Negotiate with lessors' lawyers, to execute lease agreements and other relevant deeds within agreed timeframes.
- Review and draft commercial agreements, including service provider agreements, supplier agreements, maintenance agreements and non-disclosure agreements (NDA) within set deadlines.
- Handle matters related to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) and Public Health Inspector (PHI) inquiries/cases and liaise with counsels and coordinate with outlet managers.
- Perform administrative tasks related to certifying documents for new outlets and handle any other legal work as assigned by the supervisor.
Person Specifications
- Proficiency in both English and Sinhala languages is mandatory for the Colombo jurisdiction.
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and an Attorney at Law qualification.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
- Strong communication skills in both English and Sinhala together with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to follow up, teamwork and persistence.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 31/07/2026.
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