Legal officer (North Western)
Job profile
- Providing legal advices & arrange to obtain appropriate legal information on matters related to litigations and business engagements.
- Directly supervise & maintenance of case records, obtaining proceedings and journal entries. Supervise maintaining of fee base income records & other related reports.
- Preparation and sending of letters of demand, and instituting legal actions including drafting plaints and other related documents.
- File proxies and appearing in courts on behalf of the bank.
- Title checking and preparation of title reports, execution and registration of mortgage bonds, lease agreements and deeds of discharge or any required notarial document.
- Coordinate with business teams, court officers, auctioneers, panel lawyers and legal counsels to manage litigation and credit-related matters.
- Drafting, reviewing legal contracts, corporate agreements, security documents and assisting head of legal to provide recommendations.
Candidate profile
- LLB or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Attorney-at-law.
- Notarial license to practice in English & Sinhala in the relevant judicial zone.
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in the banking or financial sector, including at least 4 years of experience in legal practice.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills with ability to work in cross functional teams.
- Strong analytical skills.
- IT literacy.
About the company
SDB bank is a licensed specialized bank regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, with a strong network of 94 branches across the island. Over the years, the bank has evolved into a progressive and customer-focused financial institution, committed to delivering sustainable banking solutions and empowering diverse social communities.
At SDB bank, we are committed to making a meaningful impact at every level, driving socio-economic progress by fostering strong and lasting community connections. We invite you to be part of our journey and contribute towards shaping a brighter and more sustainable future.
When applying
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience and fringe benefits on par with the industry standards is available for the right person. Interested candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae within 14 days of this advertisement mentioning the position in the subject line of the email. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.