Senior Associate (Corporate and Mergers)

Clients trust your advice at this financial services company legal department in Isando, so it has to be sound and practical. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

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

• Record billable time and hit the monthly target
• Manage a portfolio of litigation or advisory matters on your own
• Advise clients on risk, settlement and next steps in plain language
• Brief counsel and prepare them for trial and opposed motions
• Keep trust account instructions and fee notes accurate

• Able to manage client relationships without a senior in the room
• Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts
• 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

• Medical aid and retirement fund
• Annual bonus linked to billing
• Clear path to directorship at some firms

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