Legal Officer – Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC

Job Overview

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC is hiring a Legal Officer – Conveyancing to handle property-related legal work, documentation, and advisory services. This role is ideal for qualified legal professionals with strong experience in conveyancing and property law within the financial sector.

Job Title

Legal Officer – Conveyancing

Company

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC

Job Location

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Description

The Legal Officer will be responsible for managing legal processes related to property transactions, including title verification, drafting legal documents, and providing legal advice. The role requires accuracy, strong legal knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct examination of property titles
• Draft and attest mortgage bonds and related legal documents
• Prepare agreements, deeds, and other conveyancing documentation
• Provide legal advice and opinions when required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Attorney-at-Law with experience in conveyancing and property law
• Strong knowledge of title examination and legal documentation
• Notary Public with valid notarial license (Colombo judicial zone preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong command of English & Sinhala (written and spoken)
• Service-oriented mindset

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to detail in legal documentation
• Strong analytical and legal reasoning skills
• Ability to handle confidential legal matters professionally
• Good client handling and advisory capability

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work in a reputed development finance institution
• Professional growth in legal and financial sector

How to Apply

Send your CV with details of two non-related referees within 14 days to:

📧 careers@sdf.lk
(Please mention the position applied for in the subject line)

📍 Address:
Head of Human Resources
Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC
No: 155A, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 08

📞 Tel: 0115 444 666

Company Overview

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC is Sri Lanka’s first development finance company, known for its commitment to empowering communities and supporting sustainable economic growth through innovative financial solutions.