Legal Officer

Job Overview

Abans Finance PLC is seeking a dynamic, result-oriented professional to join its team as a Legal Officer. The role is designed for a qualified legal practitioner capable of handling corporate recoveries, representing the organization across various judicial forums, and managing title verifications alongside comprehensive security documentation. The successful candidate will provide timely legal expertise to streamline recoveries and reinforce risk mitigation strategies.

Position Details

• Position: Legal Officer

• Organization: Abans Finance PLC

• Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Job Category: HR & Administration, Private Jobs

Company Overview

Abans Finance PLC is a member of the prestigious Abans Group, a household name in Sri Lanka. With assets over Rs. 20 billion, the company is one of the most innovative finance companies in Sri Lanka. The company’s principal lines of business include finance leasing, vehicle loans, mortgage loans, Gold Loans and acceptance of fixed and savings deposits. The company currently operates across the island and is further backed by over four hundred Abans PLC outlets island wide. The long-term credit rating of Abans Finance PLC is ‘A-(lka)’/ Stable by Fitch rating Lanka Limited which stands as a testament to the successful journey of the company and its strong backing of the parent company.

Qualifications & Experience

• Be an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.

• Possess 1-3 years’ post-qualifying experience in litigation, legal documentation, recoveries, conveyancing, banking, leasing, finance or a similar legal role.

• Have experience in court appearances, drafting pleadings, legal correspondence, contracts and security documentation.

• An LL.B. degree or other relevant academic/professional qualification will be an added advantage.

• A valid Notary Public license for the Colombo Judicial Zone in both Sinhala and English will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent and/or instruct Counsel on behalf of the Company in matters before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Commercial High Court, High Court, District Courts, Magistrate’s Courts, Arbitration Centres and other relevant forums, including outstation court appearances where required.

• Draft, review and advise on legal documentation including contracts, lease agreements, facility documents, mortgage bonds, deeds, settlement agreements, pleadings, affidavits, motions, proxies, letters of demand and other legal correspondence.

• Attend to recovery-related legal work, including issuing letters of demand, negotiating settlements, coordinating recovery action and handling legal matters relating to defaulted facilities, missing vehicles, shortfalls and other contractual claims.

• Review title and security documentation, attend to title clearance, land registry searches, extracts, registration-related matters and other conveyancing requirements connected to facilities granted by the Company.

• Liaise with internal departments, external lawyers, notaries, valuers, customers, law enforcement authorities, court registries, land registries and other relevant institutions.

• Provide timely legal opinions, reports and updates to the management and relevant business units.

Required Skills

• Have a sound understanding of civil procedure, recovery litigation, contract law, conveyancing, mortgage bonds, lease documentation and land registry procedures.

• Be able to manage a high volume of work, meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision.

• Possess strong communication, drafting, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Be professional, responsible, detail-oriented and capable of working in a corporate legal environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package in line with corporate financial sector standards.

• Direct exposure to high-volume corporate financial frameworks and litigation operations.

• A professional and structured path for career development within a prominent commercial conglomerate.

Important Notes

• The operational scope will include regular outstation court appearances as determined by business requirements.

• Applications must include the contact details of two non-related referees.

• Candidates must explicitly indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email application.

• Applications must be submitted within 14 days of the publication of this advertisement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their updated resume via email directly to the human resources recruitment division.

Email Address: careers@abansfinance.lk