Group Legal Officer

Legal Officer (Group)

Company: Anunine Holdings (Pvt) Ltd

Location: Dehiwala

Role Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, commercially astute, and detail-oriented Legal Officer to join our Group Legal function. The selected candidate will play a key role in providing comprehensive legal support across the Group, safeguarding business interests, managing corporate and commercial legal matters, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to management and business units on corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, NDAs, MOUs, lease agreements, and other legal documents.
• Handle commercial litigation, dispute resolution, and legal proceedings while coordinating with external legal counsel when required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on business transactions, investments, and strategic projects.
• Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to safeguard the Group's interests.
• Maintain and manage an organised central repository of contracts, court cases, licences, statutory documents, and other Group-level legal documents.
• Monitor contract renewals, legal deadlines, and regulatory changes.
• Provide legal support for international and overseas business operations, including reviewing and drafting foreign agreements.
• Support debt recovery, dispute resolution, and other legal matters while maintaining strict confidentiality of legal and corporate information.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Attorney-at-Law with a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in corporate or commercial legal practice.
• Strong experience in commercial litigation, contract drafting, legal advisory, and corporate legal matters.
• Excellent knowledge of Sri Lankan commercial and corporate laws.
• Strong legal research, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report writing skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters independently and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience in corporate governance, legal risk management, and international business operations will be an advantage.
• Excellent command of English, Sinhala, and Tamil will be an advantage.

How to Apply

If interested, please apply to: careers@anunine.com

Inquiries: + 94 702 540 201