⚖️ Legal Officer Vacancy – Sri Lanka Medical Council 2026
The Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) has announced a vacancy for the position of Legal Officer on a Part-Time Assignment Basis. Qualified citizens of Sri Lanka are invited to apply for this opportunity to provide legal assistance to the Head of the Legal Unit of the SLMC.
📢 Sri Lanka Medical Council Legal Officer Vacancy 2026
The Sri Lanka Medical Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Legal Officer to work on a part-time basis.
💼 Job Details
| 📌 Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Organization | Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) |
| 💼 Position | Legal Officer |
| ⏰ Employment Type | Part-Time Assignment Basis |
| 📅 Contract Period | 1 Year |
| 🔄 Extension | May be extended for another year with Council approval |
| 📍 Location | Colombo 10, Sri Lanka |
| 🎓 Minimum Qualification | Law Degree / Attorney-at-Law |
| 👨⚖️ Experience | Minimum 3 years |
| 🎂 Maximum Age | 60 years |
| 📅 Closing Date | 21 September 2026 |
🎓 Required Educational & Professional Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- ⚖️ Should have been sworn in as an Attorney at Law (AAL) in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
- 🎓 Possession of a Law Degree (LLB) recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- 📚 Any other postgraduate qualification will be considered an additional qualification.
🧑⚖️ Required Experience
Candidates should fulfill one of the following experience requirements:
- Have active professional and prosecutorial experience of not less than three (03) years after being sworn in as an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
OR
- Have not less than three (03) years’ experience in a legal post involving prosecutions in a state institution after being sworn in as an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
For the second option, the relevant experience should be confirmed by a letter issued by the Secretary/Head of the relevant Department or Institution.
ℹ️ A legal post means a post where a Law Degree or being sworn in as an Attorney-at-Law is a basic recruitment qualification.
🧠 Physical & Mental Fitness
Every candidate should be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties associated with the position.
📋 Duties & Responsibilities
The selected Legal Officer will be responsible for:
- ⚖️ Prosecuting disciplinary inquiries, including leading evidence, cross-examination, re-examination and filing closing submissions.
- 📚 Assisting in all legal and legislative matters connected with the SLMC under the guidance of the Head-Legal.
- 📝 Handling RTI applications and complaints received by the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
- 📩 Attending to general correspondence as assigned by the Head-Legal.
- 🔎 Performing any other duties assigned by the Head-Legal.
⏰ Terms of Employment
The appointment will be made on a part-time assignment basis for one year. The appointment may be extended for another year with the approval of the Council.
The selected candidate will have to report for duty for two (02) days per week, for a maximum of eight (08) days per month.
📌 The responsibilities and duties of the position will be provided to the selected candidate as the Terms of Reference.
💰 Salary
The salary and other emoluments will be determined by the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
🎂 Age Limit
Applicants should be not more than 60 years of age on the closing date for applications.
📨 How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
- 📄 A full Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- ✉️ A cover letter sent through the Head of the Institution.
- 🏛️ Applicants employed in the state sector should provide an assurance that the officer can be released if selected, to facilitate suitability for the position.
Applications must reach the following address on or before 21 September 2026.
📬 Application Address
The Registrar
Sri Lanka Medical Council
31, Norris Canal Road
Colombo 10
Sri Lanka
📧 Email: [email protected]
📌 The top left corner of the envelope should state:
“Recruitment to the post of Legal Officer”
Applications should be submitted by Registered Post or sent via email to the Registrar / SLMC.
⚠️ Important Notice for Applicants
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information provided in their applications is accurate.
If any information is found to be false or erroneous before recruitment, the candidate’s candidature will be cancelled. If false or misleading information is discovered after recruitment, action may be taken for dismissal according to the relevant disciplinary procedure.
📅 Important Deadline
🚨 Closing Date: 21 September 2026
Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to prepare their CV and cover letter and submit their applications before the closing date.
📎 Official Vacancy Notice
The vacancy notice is dated 06 September 2026 and was issued by the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
Source: Sri Lanka Medical Council
Position: Legal Officer
Application Deadline: 21 September 2026
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Source – Sunday Observer (2026.09.06)
