Manager - Litigation and Claims
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, tea broking to stock broking, life insurance and banking to real estate, 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 chosen corporate values of Innovation, Integrity, Excellence, Caring and Trust which have garnered us numerous local and international accolades.
The Job
The position will entail handling litigation and claims related functions 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 Accountabilities:
- Handle litigation and claims related matters, including lisasing and instructing external counsel, preparing and filing documentation in court and appearing in court where required;
- Drafting of pleadings, motions and other necessary documentation for cases;
- Assist the Business Units within the John Keells Group in handling police and CID complaints, regulatory inquires, including inquiries held by the Consumer Affairs Authority, Public Health Inspector, Sri Lanka Customs, etc;
- Providing strategic legal advice to Business Units on potential disputes and claims, managing pre-litigation matters, formulating dispute resolution strategies.Handle general corporate legal work, including review of commercial agreements and routine notarial work
The Applicant should:
- Be an Attorney at Law (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 Eight (08) years’ post qualifying experience.
- Be a Notary Public with a license to practice in Colombo in the English Language
- Possess the ability to work 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.
Interested candidates are encouraed to apply on or before 15th November 2026 by visiting the link given below
By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes and acknowledge that reference checks may be conducted.