Associate Attorney (Commercial Litigation) – Permanent

You'll run your own files from instruction to judgment at a debt recovery law firm in Midrand. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Midrand, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Draft and review contracts, shareholder agreements and legal opinions
• Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
• Review company processes for POPIA and privacy compliance
• Appear in the magistrate's court, CCMA, Labour Court or High Court as your matters need
• Manage a portfolio of litigation or advisory matters on your own

• Sound judgement under deadline pressure
• At least 2 years of post-admission experience in the relevant field
• LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Strong drafting and legal research
• Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts
• Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council and holding a current Fidelity Fund certificate if you handle trust money

• Hybrid work outside court days
• Annual bonus linked to billing
• Clear path to directorship at some firms
• Medical aid and retirement fund

• Give a short matter list with outcomes, stripped of client names, to prove your experience.
• Firms check your LPC standing, so get your certificate of good standing before you apply.