Legal Officer

Legal Officer – Wakf Board of Sri Lanka

Job Overview

The Waqf Board of Sri Lanka, under the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Legal Officer (On Contract) – Full Time.

The appointment will be made on a one-year contract basis, renewable subject to performance and departmental requirements.

Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Work Location: Colombo 10
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract
Job Category: Government Jobs, Management

Position Details

Position: Legal Officer
Organization: Waqf Board of Sri Lanka
Department: Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs
Appointment: Contract Basis
Contract Period: One year, renewable subject to performance

Company Overview

The Waqf Board of Sri Lanka operates under the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs and is responsible for matters relating to Waqf administration in Sri Lanka.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications

• Applicants should have been sworn in as an Attorney-at-Law in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.

Working Experience

• Minimum one year of active legal practice or professional legal experience following enrolment as an Attorney-at-Law.

Other Qualifications

• Proficiency in written and spoken Sinhala, Tamil and English.
• Sound proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Waqf Act of Sri Lanka will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

The vacancy notice does not provide a detailed list of specific day-to-day duties for the Legal Officer position.

The required professional background indicates that the successful candidate will undertake legal and professional functions relevant to the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs and the Waqf Board of Sri Lanka.

Required Skills

• Attorney-at-Law qualification.
• At least one year of active legal practice or professional legal experience.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of the Waqf Act of Sri Lanka will be an added advantage.
• Ability to effectively perform the duties assigned to the position.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary: Rs. 82,150 (2027)
• Other applicable allowances.
• EPF and ETF benefits.
• Employment on a one-year contract basis, renewable subject to performance and departmental requirements.

How to Apply

Applications should be completed using the prescribed application form.

The completed application should be sent by registered post to:

Director
Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs
No. 180, T.B. Jayah Mawatha
Colombo 10

The application must reach the above address on or before 08 October 2026.

The top-left corner of the envelope should be marked:

“Application for the Recruitment for the post of Legal Officer in the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs on contract Basis”

Important Notes

• Closing Date: 08 October 2026.
• Age Limit: Applicants should be not less than 21 years and not more than 45 years as at the closing date.
• Applicants must be Sri Lankan citizens.
• Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post.
• Applicants must possess excellent character.
• Recruitment will be based on the results of an interview.
• The appointment is on a one-year contract basis, renewable subject to performance and departmental requirements.

Source :

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