Senior Associate (Corporate and Mergers) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Rustenburg, North West
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Legal
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Job Description

Take on a real caseload and build your name at a mid-sized commercial law firm in Rustenburg. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Home base is a mid-sized commercial law firm on the Rustenburg side of North West. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

  • Brief counsel and prepare them for trial and opposed motions
  • Appear in the magistrate's court, CCMA, Labour Court or High Court as your matters need
  • Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements
  • Review company processes for POPIA and privacy compliance
  • Track legislation changes that affect clients' businesses
  • Supervise and train candidate attorneys and paralegals
  • Manage a portfolio of litigation or advisory matters on your own

You'll need

  • Right of appearance in the High Court for litigation posts
  • Enrolled with the Legal Practice Council and holding a current Fidelity Fund certificate if you handle trust money
  • Strong drafting and legal research
  • Able to manage client relationships without a senior in the room

What you get

  • Medical aid and retirement fund
  • Hybrid work outside court days
  • Paid LPC fees and CPD

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: LPC certificate of good standing, summary of significant matters you handled, with client names removed plus certificate of admission as an attorney.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Rustenburg; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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.
  • Give a short matter list with outcomes, stripped of client names, to prove your experience.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationRustenburg, North West
CategoryLegal
Experience6+ years
Posted2 November 2026
Closing Date8 December 2026
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