Manager/Assistant Manager

Job description

Manager / Assistant Manager / Senior Executive – Legal Hambantota International Port Group (Pvt) Ltd is seeking a qualified and motivated legal professional to join its Legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing corporate legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, reviewing commercial agreements, and providing reliable legal support across the organisation. Key Responsibilities * Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, port service agreements, lease agreements and vendor contracts. * Liaise with regulatory authorities and represent the company in legal and compliance-related matters. * Manage corporate legal affairs and provide legal guidance to management and internal departments. * Represent the company and its subsidiaries in courts and other legal forums when required. * Develop and implement internal policies and procedures in line with applicable legal standards. * Provide legal training and guidance to employees on relevant legal and regulatory matters. * Support operational, contractual, employment and other business-related legal matters. * Assist with company secretarial work and coordinate with the external Company Secretary. * Maintain accurate legal documentation and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Requirements * Attorney-at-Law qualification. * Minimum 2–5 years of experience in corporate law. * Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation and corporate legal practices. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Knowledge or experience in shipping/maritime-related law will be an added advantage. * Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. * High level of professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail. 📍 Location: Port of Hambantota, Sri Lanka 📧 Apply: careers@hipg.lk

Requirements

• Attorney-at-Law qualification
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in corporate law
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation and corporate legal practices
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge or experience in shipping/maritime-related law will be an added advantage
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail