Manager, Litigation and Claims – Group Legal Department

Job Description

Company: John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH)
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Application Deadline: 18th March 2025

About Us:
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) is Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerate, with a rich history spanning over 150 years. Our diverse portfolio includes managing hotels and resorts, providing port and logistics services, IT solutions, manufacturing food and beverages, operating supermarkets, tea and stock broking, life insurance, banking, and real estate. We are committed to innovation, integrity, excellence, caring, and trust, which have earned us numerous local and international accolades.

The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager for our Group Legal Department, specializing in Litigation and Claims. This role involves ensuring that all business units within the John Keells Group operate within defined legal parameters and ethical standards while achieving their business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation and claims-related matters, including liaising with external counsel, preparing and filing court documentation, and appearing in court when necessary.
• Assist business units in handling police and CID complaints, regulatory inquiries, and interactions with authorities such as the Consumer Affairs Authority, Public Health Inspector, and Sri Lanka Customs.
• Draft pleadings and other necessary legal documentation for cases.
• Conduct general corporate legal work, including reviewing commercial agreements and performing routine notarial tasks.

Qualifications:

• Must be an Attorney at Law; a Degree in Law is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualifying experience in litigation and claims.
• Licensed Notary Public with authorization to practice in Colombo in English.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and tackle challenges with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Smart, pleasant, and outgoing personality.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking on the advert before the deadline of 18th March 2025.

By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes and acknowledge that reference checks may be conducted.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
John Keells Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals to join our dynamic team.

Join us and be a part of a legacy that continues to make a positive impact across various sectors of the economy!