Debt Recovery Attorney (Banking Panel)

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Pretoria West, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 3 hours ago
Contract Legal
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Job Description

Take on a real caseload and build your name at a financial services company legal department in Pretoria West. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Pretoria West. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Appear in the magistrate's court, CCMA, Labour Court or High Court as your matters need
  • Keep trust account instructions and fee notes accurate
  • Manage a portfolio of litigation or advisory matters on your own
  • Advise clients on risk, settlement and next steps in plain language
  • Draft and review contracts, shareholder agreements and legal opinions
  • Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements
  • Review company processes for POPIA and privacy compliance

Must-haves

  • LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
  • Sound judgement under deadline pressure
  • Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts
  • Able to manage client relationships without a senior in the room
  • Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council and holding a current Fidelity Fund certificate if you handle trust money

Nice if you have

  • LLM or postgraduate certificate in your specialist area
  • Certificate in data protection or compliance
  • Notarial admission

On offer

  • Medical aid and retirement fund
  • Annual bonus linked to billing
  • Hybrid work outside court days

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certificate of admission as an attorney plus LPC certificate of good standing.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Pretoria West.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • Lead with your admission year, practice area and the courts or forums you appear in.
  • Firms check your LPC standing, so get your certificate of good standing before you apply.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationPretoria West, Gauteng
CategoryLegal
Experience10+ years
Posted1 November 2026
Closing Date2 December 2026
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