Commercial Litigation Associate

C40 Cities; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique law firm in Cape Town seeks a motivated Associate to join its litigation practice. The ideal candidate will manage high-value commercial disputes and contribute to strategic litigation efforts. This role offers opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment with experienced litigators.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative environment

Exposure to high-profile matters

Qualifications

• 0 - 3+ years PQE in commercial litigation.
• Strong technical legal skills.
• Fluent in English; Afrikaans is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value commercial disputes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates.

Skills

Research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communications

Education

Postgraduate LLB

Job description

Our client is a boutique law firm based in Cape Town, specializing in complex high-value commercial litigation. They are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Associate with a minimum of 0 – 3 years post-qualification experience to join their litigation practice.

• Postgraduate LLB from one of the following institutions: University of the Witwatersrand, Stellenbosch University, University of Cape Town, or University of Pretoria
• 0 - 3+ years PQE in commercial litigation at a reputable law firm or legal practice
• Proven track record in managing or contributing to high-value commercial litigation matters
• Strong technical legal skills, including research and drafting

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage high-value commercial disputes in the High Court and arbitration forums
• Work closely with Directors on strategy development and drafting
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings and applications
• Liaise with clients, counsel, and experts in high-pressure environments
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and candidate attorneys
• Exceptional analytical and commercial acumen
• Ability to manage multiple matters with precision and efficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (mandatory) and Afrikaans (advantageous)
• Excellent drafting skills and strong command of commercial and procedural law
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgement
• Team-oriented, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Why Join?

• Work on precedent-setting and high-profile litigation matters
• Collaborative, high-performance environment with experienced litigators
• Career progression opportunities and exposure to strategic litigation thinking
• Located in Cape Town’s legal and financial hub