Executive - Legal at Axiata Digital Labs

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Management, Intellectual Property Management, Governance, Compliance, Legal Support, Drafting, Reviewing, Negotiation, Corporate Secretarial Support, Attention to Detail, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Legal Research, Planning, Coordination, Multitasking

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Key Responsibilities Contract Management Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing NDAs, MOUs, Service Agreements, SOWs, and related contracts Ensuring timely completion of legal sections in RFQ/RFP submissions Preparing accurate and concise term sheets Maintaining and updating the legal tracker and SharePoint repositories Preparing quarterly status reports for management on contract management as per internal audit requirements Intellectual Property Management Handling registration and renewal of intellectual property Maintaining and updating accurate IP records Governance & Company Secretarial Support Supporting finalization of board papers for BAC/BRCC and other committees Assisting in preparation of agendas, minutes, resolutions, and compliance filings Ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards and Axiata Group cosec reporting requirements (as applicable) Compliance & Regulatory Matters Assisting in BOI filings and regulatory documentation Ensuring compliance requirements of internal audits, ISO audits, and related reporting Supporting documentation submission and follow-up for audit reviews General Legal Support Providing day-to-day assistance in legal queries and documentation needs Supporting responses to Letters of Demand (LODs) and other routine legal correspondence Performing additional tasks assigned by the General Manager – Legal Scope and Authority Scope Responsible for managing assigned legal, compliance, and corporate secretarial tasks Acts as the custodian of legal records, trackers, and SharePoint updates Supports contract lifecycle processes including drafting, review, negotiation, and execution Coordinates with internal departments for completion of RFQ/RFP legal documentation Provides support for audit processes (internal, ISO, regulatory) Assists in preparing and finalizing board papers and related governance documentation Authority Authorized to liaise with internal teams, external vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies for purposes related to assigned tasks May draft and finalize routine legal documents (NDAs, MOUs, service agreements, SOWs) under guidance of the General Manager – Legal Can escalate legal risks or compliance breaches to the General Manager – Legal Maintains authority to manage intellectual property filings and record updates Person Specifications Bachelors degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university 1–3 years of post-qualification experience in a corporate legal environment or law firm Attorney-at-Law qualification from the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka Additional certifications in corporate law, contract management, compliance, or company secretarial practice are an advantage Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts (NDAs, MOUs, MSAs, SOWs) Providing corporate secretarial support and handling governance documentation (preferred) Managing intellectual property registrations and records (advantageous) Supporting compliance processes, RFP/RFQ documentation, or audit-related submissions Exposure to working with regulatory authorities such as the BOI is preferred Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and commercial legal frameworks Understanding of procurement-related legal requirements (RFP/RFQ) Familiarity with company secretarial processes and governance principles Knowledge of intellectual property registration Excellent drafting, reviewing, and legal research skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation Proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint Strong planning, coordination, and multitasking capabilities Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

The Executive - Legal is responsible for managing contract management, intellectual property, and governance documentation. They will also provide general legal support and assist with compliance and regulatory matters.