Legal Officer

Here is an exciting opportunity to join the largest Engineering Consultancy firm in Sri Lanka, MG Group of Companies. For over 25 years, MG Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. (MGC) the holding company of the group, offered consultancy expertise in various fields, including Expressways, Water and Wastewater, Irrigation, Ports, Harbors, Airports, and Railways, etc. We have a proven track record in the Social and ICT sector as well. MGC is proud to be certified with ISO 9001:2015, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. With our sister company Roughton International, we currently operate in more than 30 countries spanning all five continents. As we expand globally, we seek dynamic individuals to join our team of professionals. Key Responsibilities:Develop and lead corporate legal strategies to promote and protect company interests.Oversee the delivery of legal services and resources to achieve corporate goals and priorities.Maintain strong interactions with local, state, and federal governmental bodies, legislatures, and the community.Advise the CEO and senior officers on legal issues, providing solutions to complex challenges.Participate in formulating general management policies as part of the executive team.Manage trademark and intellectual property issues, ensuring positive outcomes.Liaise with external counsel, conduct legal research, and coordinate court cases.Draft, vet, and finalize commercial contracts with local and international clients.Prepare legal opinions on corporate law and emerging issues.Provide advice and assessments to other departments on legal matters.Coordinate with corporate secretaries and attend board meetings.Handle additional responsibilities as assigned by management.Qualifications and Requirements:Qualified Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public.Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar legal capacity.Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.Expertise in intellectual property matters, drafting commercial contracts, and pleadings.Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Sinhala.Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.Flexibility to travel to relevant authorities as needed.Sound independent judgment, high attention to detail, and excellent analytical skills.