Senior Legal Executive

Job description
📢 We’re Hiring!

D.P.R Corporate Services (Pvt) Ltd is a trusted investment advisory and company secretarial firm in Sri Lanka, and an integral part of the DPR Group with over 25 years of expertise. Our team of skilled professionals provides high-quality services to a range of both local and international clients, and we’re now looking for driven individuals to join our journey.

We are seeking an Senior Executive / Executive – Corporate Affairs and Legal to support our legal and corporate functions. This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in company law and secretarial practices who thrives in a client-focused environment.

Responsibilities
• Oversee company secretarial tasks, including preparation and filing of statutory documents, maintaining statutory registers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with the Registrar of Companies, handling all filings, submissions, and compliance issues on behalf of clients.
• Lead and manage the process of company liquidations, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and providing clear guidance to clients through each phase.
• Provide strategic legal advice to foreign investors, guiding them through regulatory compliance, investment structuring, and navigating the complexities of entering the Sri Lankan market.
• Develop and manage corporate governance frameworks for clients, advising on board composition, shareholder agreements, and regulatory obligations to maintain alignment with legal and ethical standards.
• Draft, review, and manage essential corporate documents such as board resolutions, minutes of meetings, and shareholder agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, regulatory authorities, and internal teams, to support smooth operations and client satisfaction.

Requirements
• Attorney-at-Law with a minimum of 1 year of experience. Newly enrolled Attorneys-at-Law are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of Company Law, corporate governance, and secretarial practices.
• Knowledge or experience in investment laws and regulations is highly desirable.
• Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competency in MS Office and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle public relations with cross-cultural sensitivity and good interpersonal skills.

If you’re ready to grow your career with a dynamic and dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!