Assistant Manager - Legal

Who we are...

Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC (ORCL) is a flagship Board of Investment-approved company engaged in property investment, development, and management. The Company is listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and is recognised as one of the country's premier real estate developers. The Company is the owner, developer, and manager of the iconic World Trade Center, Colombo, and Havelock City, an integrated mixed-use development.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend independently to all aspects of Notarial work, including examination of title, drafting, preparation, execution and registration of various deeds and agreements.
• Manage legal aspects of property acquisitions and development projects, including coordination with banks, external lawyers, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Liaise with government and semi-government institutions and also with any other institution connected with the legal aspects of the business, e.g. Land Registry, Registrar General's Department, Condominium Management Authority, CSE, SEC, BOI, ROC, FIU, IPO etc.
• Advise on, negotiate, draft, vet and handle all correspondence relating to various corporate/commercial agreements.
• Assist, liaise with and advise other departments of the Group in finalizing the various agreements, contracts and documents.
• Attending to Company Secretarial related work of the Group as and when assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public (with license to practice in English language in the District of Colombo), Commissioner for Oaths and Registered Company Secretary.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in notarial practice and drafting leases, deeds and commercial agreements.
• Sound knowledge of Condominium Property Law, Company Law, Company Secretarial work, Intellectual Property, and litigation.
• Proven ability to work independently, handle matters quickly and accurately, and manage complex transactions with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a high level of professionalism.
• Age between 32 – 38 years.

Salary/Benefits

The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package.

Location

#18, East Tower, World Trade Center, Colombo 01.