Legal Counsel (Compliance and POPIA)

A personal injury and medical negligence firm in Isando needs an attorney who can draft, advise and stand up in court. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is in Isando (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Draft and review contracts, shareholder agreements and legal opinions
• Appear in the magistrate's court, CCMA, Labour Court or High Court as your matters need
• Brief counsel and prepare them for trial and opposed motions
• Keep trust account instructions and fee notes accurate
• Advise clients on risk, settlement and next steps in plain language
• 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
• Strong drafting and legal research
• Able to manage client relationships without a senior in the room

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

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

• 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.