Commercial Litigation Associate: Growth & Impact Disputes

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Mentorship from experienced lawyers

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to high-profile cases

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a prestigious firm in Randburg. The role covers diverse, high-stakes disputes from pleadings to trial preparation and enforcement, with opportunities to work on high-profile cases in a dynamic team environment.

Ideal candidates will have SA SA bar admission, 3–5 years of post-admission experience, strong drafting and advocacy skills, and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• LLB degree required.
• Admitted as an Attorney with a valid practicing certificate in SA.
• Approximately 3–5 years post-admission experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong drafting, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, applications, notices and court documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions and memoranda.
• Oversee discovery processes and depositions.
• Represent clients in motion court, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy and development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal research

Drafting & writing

Advocacy & negotiation

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

LLB degree

South Africa Attorney admission

Tools

Legal research databases

Case management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a prestigious firm in Randburg. The role covers diverse, high-stakes disputes from pleadings to trial preparation and enforcement, with opportunities to work on high-profile cases in a dynamic team environment.

Ideal candidates will have SA SA bar admission, 3–5 years of post-admission experience, strong drafting and advocacy skills, and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.