Legal Officer – National Housing Development Authority

Legal Officer – National Housing Development Authority

Job Listing Details

• Institute: National Housing Development Authority (Ministry of Housing Construction and Water Supply)

• Vacancy: Legal Officer (03 Posts)

• Job Sector: Government / Legal Services

• Location: Head Office, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka

• Salary / Emoluments: As per government procurement guidelines (Expected monthly fee must be stated by the applicant)

• Closing Date: 10th March 2026

• Application Method: Registered Post or Hand Delivery (Tender Box)

Job Description

Legal Officer (On a Service Contract) – National Housing Development Authority

Applications are invited from qualified legal professionals to provide legal services to the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) under the Ministry of Housing Construction and Water Supply, in accordance with government procurement guidelines.

Nature of Employment:

• This appointment is on a service contract basis for a period of one (01) year.

• Payments will be made as per government procurement guidelines. (Note: Applicants must mention their expected monthly fee in the application).

Eligibilities:

• Must be a sworn Supreme Court Lawyer.

• Must hold a Bachelor of Law degree obtained from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.

• Must have 03 years of work experience in court proceedings after being sworn in as a Supreme Court Lawyer; OR

• Must have 03 years of experience in providing legal services in a public sector institution, statutory body, or a recognized private institution.

Scope of Work:

• Appear before all courts, tribunals, arbitration boards, commissions, and other statutory bodies for cases filed against or by the NHDA.

• Conduct all matters relating to those cases and perform all services relating to a registered lawyer on behalf of the NHDA.

• Assist in preparing legal documents, drafting deeds, and conducting disciplinary inquiries.

• Provide legal advice and assist in any other legal services as required.

Method of Selection:

• Selection will be made through an interview conducted by the institution in accordance with government procurement guidelines.

How to Apply:

1. Application Preparation: Prepare an application stating your qualifications and other details relevant to the post. Ensure you include your expected monthly fee.

2. Required Documents: Attach photocopies of certificates in support of your qualifications, along with the names, addresses, and contact details of two non-related referees.

3. Submission Method: Send the application via Registered Post or deposit it directly into the Tender Box located in the Legal Section of the NHDA Head Office in Colombo.

4. Deadline: Applications must be received on or before 10.03.2026. (Late applications will be rejected).

5. Mailing Address: Deputy General Manager (Legal), National Housing Development Authority, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02.

6. Envelope Marking: The words “Application for obtaining the services of a legal officer on procurement method” must be clearly mentioned at the top left corner of the envelope.

(For further information, you may contact the NHDA at 011-2473914 or 011-2389512 between 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.)