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Company Secretary (Legal) Jobs in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka at Privet
Title: Company Secretary (Legal)
Company: Privet
Location: Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Company Secretary
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: LKR 500,000 – 1,000,000 per month (based on experience and qualifications)
Only candidates with a legal background will be considered.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and licensed Company Secretary to manage corporate secretarial functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide governance support to the Board and senior management. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of company law, corporate governance, and statutory compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all company secretarial and corporate governance matters.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and maintain company records, registers, and statutory filings.
- Organize Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and committee meetings.
- Prepare agendas, board papers, resolutions, and meeting minutes.
- Advise directors and management on corporate governance and compliance matters.
- Liaise with regulators, external advisors, auditors, and stakeholders.
- Manage company incorporations, restructuring, and corporate changes.
- Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and regulatory filings.
- Support legal and compliance functions where required.
Requirements
- Licensed Company Secretary qualification.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in a Company Secretarial or Corporate Governance role.
- Strong knowledge of Sri Lankan Companies Act and corporate governance requirements.
- Experience handling Board and shareholder matters.
- Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
- Attorney-at-Law qualification will be an added advantage.
- Experience in a listed company, corporate services firm, or large organization.
- Membership in a recognized professional body related to company secretarial practice.
