Senior Associate

Job description

Invictus Law is a boutique law firm with a special focus on the areas of commercial and corporate transactions, real-estate transactions, corporate law, secretarial, labour and employment law. and civil and commercial litigation. The firm is seeking aspiring Attorneys-at-Law to join its team as a Senior Associate / Associate.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Providing clients with commercially feasible solutions in line with the applicable laws and regulations
• Drafting and reviewing various types of commercial contracts including but not limited to shareholders’ agreements, share purchase agreements, service agreements, consultancy agreements, investment agreements, share buy-back agreements, software development agreements and so on, in accordance with the applicable laws including the Companies Act, Foreign Exchange Act and other applicable laws and regulations
• Advising clients on corporate secretarial matters including incorporation, day to day compliance, winding up / strike off of companies
• Understanding, interpreting and applying the appropriate laws and regulations
• Participating in various activities relating to corporate governance, regulatory compliance and risk management
• Overlooking the maintenance of internal legal records and legal documents
• Liaising and maintaining a good relationship with corporate clients
• Liaising with external attorneys

Specific qualifications and experience
• An Attorney-at-Law preferably with a LLB Degree from a recognized local or foreign university
• A minimum of 6-10 years (Senior Associate) and 2-3 years (Associate) of previous relevant experience
• Excellent English language skills in speaking and writing
• Literacy in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and be a good team player
• Solutions-driven, meticulous and responsible
• Good communication, interpersonal and team skills
• Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines
• Articulate, analytical and have a decisive personality
• Knowledge and experience in Company Secretarial work will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of listing rules of the CSE and Securities and Exchange Commission Rules and Regulations will be an added advantage
• Prior experience in Labour and Employment law related matters and civil and commercial litigation would be an added advantage.
• Possessing a Notarial License in English within the Colombo District would be an added advantage.

A competitive remuneration package is on offer based on individual competencies and skills.