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Senior Associate (Corporate and Mergers)

How2Apply Talent Network

Boksburg, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 45 min ago

Full-time Legal

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Job Description

You'll run your own files from instruction to judgment at a financial services company legal department in Boksburg. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a financial services company legal department on the Boksburg side of Gauteng.

What your day looks like

Appear in the magistrate's court, CCMA, Labour Court or High Court as your matters need
Supervise and train candidate attorneys and paralegals
Review company processes for POPIA and privacy compliance
Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
Keep trust account instructions and fee notes accurate

Must-haves

Sound judgement under deadline pressure
At least 2 years of post-admission experience in the relevant field
Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council and holding a current Fidelity Fund certificate if you handle trust money
Strong drafting and legal research

Helpful, not essential

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

On offer

Paid LPC fees and CPD
Medical aid and retirement fund
Clear path to directorship at some firms
Annual bonus linked to billing

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Boksburg really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): LPC certificate of good standing plus certificate of admission as an attorney.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 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 Boksburg.

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.