Legal Officer – Project Basis (Western & Northern Regions)
“SDB Bank, a licensed specialized bank regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka with a network of 94 branches across the island. We've transformed into a progressive and innovative institution, ranked among the top banks in Sri Lanka. At SDB Bank, we are committed to making a tangible impact at all levels, driving socio-economic progress by fostering strong community connections. Become part of our journey and contribute to shaping a brighter future for Sri Lanka.”
We are on the lookout for experienced and qualified Legal Officers for Western and Northern Regions to join our team on an outsourced basis. In this role, you will provide critical legal services to the region and offer expert advice on legal matters related to litigation and credit issues for branches within the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of title reports and , call for necessary documents in order to finalize the title report, providing opinion for the title & other credit related matters
- Preparation and attestation of mortgage bonds and other notarial documents, ensuring proper registration, drafting other legal documents upon request.
- Visit Land Registries , Registrar General’s Department and other related institutions and attend necessary work.
- Providing legal advices and arrange to obtain appropriate legal information on matters related to business engagement of the bank.
- Preparation & sending letters of demand .
- Providing monthly and other reports on a timely manner.
- Ensure adherence to bank policies and procedures while maintaining high ethical standards across the region's legal operations
Candidate Profile:
- Attorney-at-Law with minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal practice.
- Notarial License to practice English & Sinhala/Tamil in the respective Judicial zone. [Western Region: Either Kaduwela, Battaramulla, Piliyandala, Moratuwa, Panadura, Mathugama, Kalutara, Horana or Aluthgama. Northern Region: Jaffna , Vavuniya , Kilinochchi , Mannar
- Strong analytical & negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills with the ability to work in cross functional teams.
- IT Literacy.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae within 14 days of this advertisement date to careers@sdb.lk mentioning the position in the subject line of the email. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
