BakerTilly

Sr. Manager | Manager - Company Secretarial & Law

Role Summary

Join our team as a Company Secretarial Manager and play a key role in supporting our clients with their corporate compliance and governance needs. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a diverse client base in a professional and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Company Secretarial function for a portfolio of local and foreign clients.
• Provide expert advice on corporate governance, company law, regulatory compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Manage company incorporations, restructurings, and other corporate transactions.
• Review and approve board and shareholder documentation, statutory records, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Liaise with the Registrar of Companies, regulatory authorities, government institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Support/carry out due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate advisory engagements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality advisory services.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Company Secretarial team to ensure service excellence.
• Monitor legislative developments and collaborate with internal Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Legal teams.
• Carry out voluntary winding up processes for companies.

Requirements

• Full qualification or Associate Membership of the Institute of Chartered Corporate Secretaries of Sri Lanka (ICCSLK) is preferred or LL.B. degree or equivalent qualification in Law.
• Attorney-at-Law qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in Company Secretarial practice, including experience in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, corporate governance principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in advising boards, senior management, and corporate clients on company secretarial and governance matters.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership, client relationship management, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, and sound commercial judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and company secretarial management systems will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Send your CV to careers@bakertilly.lk