Senior Associate (Corporate and Mergers)

A mid-sized commercial law firm in Polokwane needs an attorney who can draft, advise and stand up in court. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is Polokwane-based, with most of your time spent at a mid-sized commercial law firm.

• Keep trust account instructions and fee notes accurate
• Brief counsel and prepare them for trial and opposed motions
• Review company processes for POPIA and privacy compliance
• Appear in the magistrate's court, CCMA, Labour Court or High Court as your matters need
• Advise clients on risk, settlement and next steps in plain language
• Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
• Supervise and train candidate attorneys and paralegals

• Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts
• Sound judgement under deadline pressure
• LLB and admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Strong drafting and legal research
• Able to manage client relationships without a senior in the room

• LLM or postgraduate certificate in your specialist area
• Notarial admission

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

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