Job Overview

Company: Siyapatha Finance PLC (The fully owned largest subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC. A finance company licensed by the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka under the Finance Business Act No. 42 of 2011).
Job Title: Senior Executive / Assistant Manager – Legal (Litigation)
Head Office / Application Address: Chief Human Resources Officer, Siyapatha Tower, 111, Dudley Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka.

The Job (Key Responsibilities)

Litigation Management: Handle legal litigation matters, recovery-related legal actions, and police matters efficiently.
Legal Drafting: Draft and review pleadings, objections, proxy applications, affidavits, notices, demands, and other litigation-related documents.
Court & Panel Representation: Liaise with, instruct, and follow up with panel lawyers and outstation lawyers to represent the company in court proceedings.
Court Attendance: Represent the company and appear in courts island-wide as required.
Legal Counsel: Provide accurate, timely, and practical legal advice and opinions to internal management on recovery and operational matters.
Contract Review: Review and advise on corporate commercial contracts, vendor agreements, leases, and other legal documents.
Compliance Monitoring: Monitor changes in laws, rules, and regulations that impact the company’s business and ensure corporate compliance.

Professional Qualifications: Must be an Attorney-at-Law with a valid license to practice. A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a recognized university will be a distinct advantage.
Experience: Minimum 4–6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in active civil/commercial litigation and legal recoveries. Experience within a bank or a reputed financial institution is highly preferred.
Key Skills: * Exceptional drafting skills in both English and Sinhala.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
- High level of integrity, professional ethics, and a sound judgment mindset.
Age: Preferably below 35 years of age.

If you meet the profile requirements and want to apply, you can reach out via:

Email: careers@siyapatha.lk
WhatsApp: 076 375 9594
Fixed Line Contact: 0117 605 605
Website: www.siyapatha.lk

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