Senior Legal Officer - Corporate Legal - DFCC Bank Colombo

About the job

Senior Legal Officer - Corporate Legal

Colombo

You should ideally:

• be an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and a Notary Public with Notarial License to practice in judicial Zones in Colombo in English Language
• Possessing a Master's Degree in Law will be an added qualification
• possess a minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in corporate lending/ foreign lending and notarial practice, out of which at least 2 years work experience in a licensed commercial bank/ financial institution/ reputed law firm
• possess knowledge in handling foreign lending/ Investment banking/ matters relating to Treasury and Securities and Exchange Commission will be an added qualification
• possess a sound knowledge of statutes and laws, particularly in relation to banking and corporate law
• possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English and Sinhala languages
• possess the capacity to handle volumes and work under pressure
• have effective negotiation and interpersonal skills with a professional outlook

You will be responsible for:

• attend to all matters related to the examination of / verification of title to properties
• preparation and execution of mortgage bonds and other related deeds/ agreements pertaining to commercial/ corporate lending
• draft other required security documentation in relation to the bank's lending
• providing legal advisory services to the internal and external customers
• strict adherence to internal rules and regulations and regulatory compliance
• provide a friendly & cordial service whilst maintaining service quality

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse environment.

Recruitment to the Bank is based solely on merit and competency, irrespective of other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Any form of canvassing is discouraged. Correspondence will only be with the short-listed candidates.

If you believe you're a good fit for the position described above, please send your updated CV to recruit@dfccbank.com within 07 days of this advertisement.