Legal Officer - Group Legal Department
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) is Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerate in the Colombo Stock Exchange with over 150 years of expertise. From managing hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives to building the largest integrated resort in Sri Lanka, providing port, marine fuel and logistics services to IT solutions, manufacturing of food and beverages to running a chain of supermarkets, life insurance and banking to real estate and stock brokering, we have left a positive mark in virtually every major sphere of the economy.
Our work ethic is embedded in embracing our values and acting in a socially responsible manner. We stand firm on our values of Innovation, Integrity, Excellence, Caring and Trust which have garnered us numerous local and international accolades.
The Job
The position will entail handling legal work including notarial and litigation work for all Business Units within the John Keells Group and ensuring that the John Keells Group functions within defined legal parameters and ethical standards in achieving its business goals.
Principal Responsibilities
- Drafting /reviewing all types of commercial contracts and related documentation;
- Handling conveyancing and notarial work, including carrying out title searches, drafting and attesting of title deeds, lease agreements and other notarial documentation;
- Representing the Business Units in Courts, Tribunals and other Regulatory and Government Authorities
- Drafting of pleadings and other related legal documentation
- Conducting legal research to analyze and interpret Laws, Regulations, and judicial decisions
- Handling Company Secretarial and Intellectual Property work
The Applicant should:
- Be an Attorney-at-Law (kindly confirm date of enrollment). Holding a Degree in Law would be considered as an added advantage.
- Have adequate knowledge and work experience in the above-mentioned areas with a minimum of 1-2 years’ post qualifying experience
- Be a Notary Public with a license to practice in Colombo in the English Language (mandatory)
- Possess the ability to work independently and under pressure, meet deadlines and take on challenges with a positive attitude
- Have a smart, pleasant and an outgoing personality with excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Possess strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Prior experience in a similar corporate or law firm specializing in the above areas would be an added advantage
Interested candidates are encouraed to apply on or before 28th November 2025 by clicking on the advert.
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