Executive

Job Description

Our company, a 100% foreign-owned BOI Company with knitted baby wear, proudly with a strong presence, having a total of 11 cutting-edge manufacturing plants strategically located across 5 key locations in Sri Lanka. Seethawaka EPZ, Matara, Monaragala, Trincomalee, and Mannar. Our commitment to excellence is evident through our dedicated workforce, which exceeds an impressive 10,000 skilled individuals and drives our business forward. In order to meet our expansion plans for our new factory unit, we are in the process of putting together a team of dynamic, innovative, and self-motivated leaders who will achieve their dreams by developing our factory into one of the best technology-driven, state-of-the art, machine-knit baby garment manufacturing clusters to achieve the cooperative vision of achieve the company vision of to be most trusted baby wear manufacturer in the world.

Scope

The person will be assisting the Manager-Legal to oversee the legal operations of the Company.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all forms of commercial agreements.
• Conduct research, prepare legal opinions, and maintain legal and regulatory trackers up to date.
• Conduct title searches at the Land Registries, examine titles and attend to conveyancing work.
• Collaborate with HR on employee-related legal matters.
• Assist the Manager-Legal in managing litigation and other legal disputes and ensure up-to-date record maintenance in relation to litigation matters.
• Maintain and ensure overall record keeping of the Legal Department.
• Assist the Manager-Legal in daily operations and handle day-to-day administrative functions of the Legal Department.

Requirements

• Attorney-at-Law with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualifying experience (preferably in the apparel, textile, or retail industry or at a reputed law firm).
• Should possess the notary license to practice in the English language in Colombo.
• Strong understanding of legal matters related to corporate compliance, contracts, intellectual property rights, labor laws, and import/export regulations.
• Familiarity with local, regional, and international trade regulations applicable to the apparel industry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and must be able to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Sinhala.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.

At Jay Jay Mills, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the talents of our employees. As part of our team, your contributions will be acknowledged and your efforts will be met with a competitive salary, negotiable and in line with market standards. To apply for these exciting positions, please send your updated CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, and salary expectations to’

slcareers@jayjaymills.lk