Senior Legal Officer – World Vision in Colombo, Western Province

World Vision is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Legal Officer in the Western Province area. We are actively seeking qualified candidates for this Full-time opportunity.

We are looking for individuals who possess strong Legal skills and have a minimum of Executive in the field. Along with technical expertise, we highly value qualities such as integrity, discipline, and a strong sense of responsibility in our potential employees.

World Vision operates within the Non-profit Organizations industry. If you are interested in joining our esteemed organization, we encourage you to submit your application without delay.

Job Information

Company:	World Vision
Position:	Senior Legal Officer
Region:	Colombo - Western Province, Western Province
Education:	Confidential
Job Function:	Legal
Seniority Level:	Executive
Job Type:	Full-time
Industry:	Non-profit Organizations

Job Description

To be the main focal point in the entire organization to provide legal support and advice in order to mitigate legal risk and exposure of the organization.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to departments on statutory compliance, legal procedures, documents, and mitigation of risks
• Drafting, vetting, and approving legal communiqués, contracts, MOUs and other agreements
• Respond to and resolve sensitive and complex legal inquiries and issues
• Ensure organizational compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Filing of all relevant and required documents including annual returns, audited financial statements, updating the changes of board members with the registrar of companies
• Instruct and manage all pre-litigation matters including preliminary inquiries and domestic inquiries liaising with the people & culture department
• Review organizational policies and guidelines
• Develop and lead the organization’s legal strategy

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• A minimum of 5 – 8 years of experience in a similar capacity
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Laws
• Attorney-at-Law
• Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths & Registered Company Secretary
• Proven track record of achievement at a senior level delivering legal services in a similarly large and complex organization
• Strong leadership & management skills
• Strong communication skills in English, Sinhala, and/or Tamil

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Benefit

• Gaining experience
• Taught first
• Receiving a bonus for overtime

Application Requirements

• Good physical and mental health
• Minimum age 17 years
• Discipline and adherence to time
• Honest and responsible
• Good character
• Satisfaction in working and learning
• For other requirements, please check through the application form.

Company address

Province	Western Province
City	Colombo
Full Address	World Vision Lanka - Head Office, No. 619/8 Dr Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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