Job description – Manager/Senior Manager – Corporate Legal

Lead Corporate Legal Excellence at DFCC Bank

DFCC Bank PLC, a premier financial institution with a deep-rooted history in development and commercial banking, is seeking a high-caliber legal professional to join our Corporate Legal team. We are a merit-based, equal-opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive professional environment. This role is designed for an ambitious Attorney-at-Law who thrives on precision and strategic thinking within the banking sector. If you are looking to leverage your expertise in corporate and foreign lending within a prestigious organization that offers structured career advancement and competitive benefits, we invite you to help us uphold the highest standards of legal integrity and service quality.

You should ideally:

be an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and a Notary Public with Notarial License to practice in judicial Zones in Colombo in English Language
possess a Masters Degree in Law will be an added qualification
possess a minimum of 6 to 8 years experience in Corporate lending/ Foreign lending and Notarial Practice out of which at least 2 years work experience in a Licensed Commercial Bank/ Financial Institution/Reputed Law firm
Possess knowledge in handling Foreign lending /Investment banking/ matters relating to Treasury and Securities and Exchange Commission will be an added qualification
possess a sound knowledge on statutes and laws particularly in relation to banking and corporate law
possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English and Sinhala Languages
possess the capacity to handle volumes and work under pressure
have effective negotiation and interpersonal skills with a professional outlook

You will be responsible for:

attend to all matters related to examination of / verification of title to properties, preparation and execution of Mortgage Bonds and other related deeds/Agreements pertaining to Commercial /Corporate Lending
draft other required security documentation in relation to the Bank’s lending
providing Legal Advisory Services to the internal and external customers
strict adherence to internal rules and regulations and regulatory compliance
provide a friendly & cordial service whilst maintaining service quality

Master Legal Governance and Strategic Documentation

In this senior legal capacity, you will be the primary authority on title verification and the execution of complex security documentation for the bank’s corporate and commercial lending portfolios. Your daily impact involves navigating the intricate requirements of mortgage bonds, drafting bespoke legal agreements, and providing critical advisory services to both internal stakeholders and external clients.

By ensuring strict adherence to regulatory compliance and maintaining a professional, cordial approach to service delivery, you will play a vital role in mitigating risk while facilitating the bank’s high-volume lending operations. Your expertise in banking statutes and corporate law will be the cornerstone of our legal resilience and operational success.

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