Legal Assistant

Sudath Perera Associates is currently seeking up to 2 Associates (Junior/Mid-level) for its Corporate & Commercial Law department. This is a full-time and on-site role. The successful candidate will work closely with partners and other team members on matters within the department’s core practice areas, including M&A, FDI, projects & infrastructure, corporate finance, corporate restructurings, public-private partnerships
(PPPs), data protection and regulatory & compliance. Daily tasks include carrying out legal research, drafting & reviewing various commercial contracts, providing legal advice to clients on various matters (in particular, corporate transactions) and conducting legal due diligence activities. Given the seniority of the role and nature of the work, experienced candidates will be given preference.

• LLB or equivalent bachelor’s in law, with a 2:1 or higher degree classification. A master’s degree (LLM or equivalent) in a related field (for e.g., commercial law, data privacy, international trade law etc.) would be an added advantage.
• Must be qualified as an attorney-at-law in Sri Lanka. Given the significant amount of cross-border work handled by the firm, qualification in another leading common law jurisdiction (for e.g., the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, Hong Kong, India etc.) would also be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, either in a law firm or as an in-house counsel.
• Excellent drafting & legal research skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and fluency in English (written & spoken) as well as one of the national languages in Sri Lanka.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

The remuneration package will be highly competitive and negotiable for the right candidate.