Labour Law Attorney (CCMA and Labour Court)

You'll run your own files from instruction to judgment at a property developer's in-house team in Fourways. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

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

• Supervise and train candidate attorneys and paralegals
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements
• Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
• Advise clients on risk, settlement and next steps in plain language
• Appear in the magistrate's court, CCMA, Labour Court or High Court as your matters need
• Draft and review contracts, shareholder agreements and legal opinions
• Manage a portfolio of litigation or advisory matters on your own

• Sound judgement under deadline pressure
• 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
• At least 2 years of post-admission experience in the relevant field
• Able to manage client relationships without a senior in the room
• Strong drafting and legal research

• Existing client following
• Certificate in data protection or compliance
• LLM or postgraduate certificate in your specialist area

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

• Lead with your admission year, practice area and the courts or forums you appear in.
• Give a short matter list with outcomes, stripped of client names, to prove your experience.