Legal Officer

Legal Officer – Seylan Bank PLC

Job Overview

Job Title: Legal Officer
Company: Seylan Bank PLC
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Banking & Financial Services / Legal

Seylan Bank PLC is seeking a qualified and experienced Legal Officer to provide legal support across the Bank, including handling legal proceedings, property and title matters, documentation, legal advisory services and regulatory compliance.

Position Details

• Position: Legal Officer
• Company: Seylan Bank PLC
• Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Minimum Experience: 4 years
• Application Period: Within 7 days of the advertisement

Company Overview

Seylan Bank PLC is a leading licensed commercial bank in Sri Lanka, providing a wide range of banking and financial services. The Legal function supports the Bank’s business units and branches by providing practical legal advice, managing legal risks and ensuring proper handling of legal and property-related matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be an Attorney-at-Law.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience.
• Possession of a Notarial Licence in English within the jurisdiction of the Colombo High Court.
• Sound knowledge of conveyancing.
• Previous experience in the commercial banking sector will be an added advantage.
• Ability to independently draft and prepare:
  • Legal documents
  • Deeds
  • Mortgage Bonds

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal pleadings.
• Appear in courts as an Instructing Attorney on behalf of the Bank.
• Liaise with court registries to ensure timely and accurate handling of cases.
• Coordinate with external counsel and monitor the progress of cases.
• Ensure timely follow-up on legal matters.
• Maintain and update case records and the Legal Monitoring System.
• Report case progress to management, branches and relevant departments.
• Conduct title and deed searches at Land Registries.
• Prepare title reports and pedigrees.
• Draft and attest deeds and related legal instruments.
• Provide legal opinions to branches and departments on title matters relating to mortgaged or proposed mortgaged properties.
• Handle registration of deeds and mortgage bonds.
• Ensure delivery of registered documents to relevant branches.
• Maintain up-to-date records of deeds and mortgage bonds.
• Provide timely and practical legal advice to business units.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance while managing legal risks.
• Draft and review agreements and transactional documents.
• Support standardization of legal documentation.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulators and authorities on legal matters.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments.
• Conduct legal research and provide outcomes within required timelines.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of commercial and banking-related legal matters.
• Sound knowledge of conveyancing.
• Ability to conduct title and deed searches.
• Strong legal drafting skills.
• Ability to independently prepare deeds and mortgage bonds.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Good command of English and Sinhala.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters and meet deadlines.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary and benefits according to Seylan Bank PLC’s applicable remuneration structure.
• Opportunity to work within the legal function of a leading commercial bank.
• Exposure to banking, property, conveyancing, litigation and regulatory matters.
• Professional experience in commercial banking law and legal risk management.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required criteria are invited to submit their CV along with a recently taken photograph.

Email: careers@seylan.lk

Applications should be submitted within 7 days of the advertisement.

Important Notes

• Applicants must be Attorneys-at-Law.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience is required.
• A Notarial Licence in English within the jurisdiction of the Colombo High Court is required.
• Sound knowledge of conveyancing is essential.
• Previous commercial banking sector experience will be an added advantage.
• Candidates should be computer literate and possess good public relations skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Sinhala is required.
• Candidates should be capable of independently preparing legal documents, deeds and mortgage bonds.
• Applicants should submit a recently taken photograph together with the CV.
• Applications must be submitted within 7 days of the advertisement.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Seylan Bank HR.