Associate/ Junior Associate

Milton Resourcing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Resourcing is seeking an Associate/Junior Associate in Johannesburg/Cape Town for projects and construction law, with 2–5 years of post-qualification experience. Ideal candidates are admitted attorneys in South Africa with strong legal drafting, research, and client advisory skills. Experience in construction law, dispute resolution, and exposure to various contracts is preferable. The role involves handling construction-related cases and providing advisory services on contracts and project structuring.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE, likely Junior Associate to Associate level.
• Strong legal skills in drafting, research, and client advisory.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases in construction law and dispute resolution.
• Provide advisory services on contracts and projects.
• Engage in commercial negotiations and drafting.

Skills

Legal drafting

Research skills

Client advisory skills

Education

Admitted Attorney in South Africa

Job description

Role Qualification Breakdown – Associate / Junior Associate (Projects & Construction / Dispute Resolution)

Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town

Urgency: Non-urgent / talent mapping

Practice Area: Construction, Projects, Engineering, Dispute Resolution

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Admitted Attorney in South Africa
• 2–5 years PQE (likely Junior Associate to Associate level)

Experience in

• Construction law
• Projects / infrastructure law
• Commercial litigation or dispute resolution
• Engineering or contractual disputes
• Front-end advisory (contracts, risk, project structuring) advantageous

Exposure to

• FIDIC / NEC / JBCC contracts beneficial
• Arbitration, mediation, adjudication
• Commercial drafting and negotiations

Qualifications

• Strong legal drafting, research, and client advisory skills