Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join a prestigious firm in Pretoria. You will handle a diverse caseload of complex commercial disputes, from inception to resolution, including arbitration and mediation, and develop litigation strategies.

This hybrid role balances focused remote work with essential in-office collaboration and client interaction in Pretoria, offering mentoring for junior staff and exposure to high-profile cases in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with at least 7 years of experience specifically in commercial litigation.
• Proven track record in managing and resolving high-value commercial disputes.
• Experience with hybrid office setups is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes and corporate litigation.
• Develop litigation strategies and prepare pleadings, motions, and court documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive arguments and opinions.
• Advise clients on risk assessment and dispute resolution options.
• Mentor junior legal staff and contribute to knowledge management.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Drafting

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a seasoned Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join their prestigious firm in Pretoria . This role involves handling a diverse caseload of complex commercial disputes, from inception through to resolution, including arbitration and mediation. You will play a key role in developing litigation strategies, managing client expectations, and representing clients in various legal forums. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in a dynamic legal environment, balancing focused remote work with essential in-office collaboration and client interaction in Pretoria .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct complex commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes, corporate litigation, and insolvency cases.
• Develop effective litigation strategies, preparing pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive legal arguments and opinions.
• Advise clients on risk assessment and dispute resolution options.
• Mentor junior legal staff and contribute to the firm's knowledge management.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with at least 7 years of experience specifically in commercial litigation.
• Demonstrated success in managing and resolving high-value commercial disputes.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure, evidence law, and relevant substantive law.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Experience with alternative dispute resolution methods is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively within a hybrid office setup.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Hybrid working model for optimal work-life balance.
• Generous medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Support for continuing legal education and professional development.
• Exposure to high-profile cases and a supportive, professional atmosphere in Pretoria .