Labour Law Attorney (CCMA and Labour Court)

Clients trust your advice at this mid-sized commercial law firm in Midrand, so it has to be sound and practical. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Midrand, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
• Draft and review contracts, shareholder agreements and legal opinions
• Manage a portfolio of litigation or advisory matters on your own
• Record billable time and hit the monthly target
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements

• LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• At least 2 years of post-admission experience in the relevant field
• Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts
• Able to manage client relationships without a senior in the room
• Sound judgement under deadline pressure

• Certificate in data protection or compliance
• Experience on bank or insurer panels
• Notarial admission

• Clear path to directorship at some firms
• Paid LPC fees and CPD
• Annual bonus linked to billing
• Hybrid work outside court days

• 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.