Dispute Resolution Lawyer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Dispute Resolution Lawyer for a remote-first position in South Africa. You will advise clients and represent them in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, shaping strategies for complex matters in a flexible virtual environment.

You will draft court documents, develop outcomes, and manage a caseload independently while meeting tight deadlines in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 7 years of experience specifically in dispute resolution and litigation.
• Proven track record of success in handling complex commercial disputes.
• Exceptional negotiation, advocacy, and client management skills.
• Strong understanding of procedural law and evidence.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload remotely, and meet demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of dispute resolution cases from initial assessment to final resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to build strong cases for clients.
• Draft pleadings, applications, and other court documents.
• Represent clients in arbitrations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and advise clients on the best course of action to resolve disputes.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Litigation

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client management

Procedural law

Evidence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and strategic Dispute Resolution Lawyer to join their esteemed legal practice, operating remotely. This role is central to advising clients and representing their interests in various forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation. You will be responsible for developing effective strategies to achieve optimal client outcomes in complex and often contentious matters. This position is perfect for an experienced legal professional who excels in analytical thinking, negotiation, and advocacy within a remote-first work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of dispute resolution cases from initial assessment to final resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to build strong cases for clients.
• Draft pleadings, applications, and other court documents.
• Represent clients in arbitrations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and advise clients on the best course of action to resolve disputes.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 7 years of experience specifically in dispute resolution and litigation.
• Proven track record of success in handling complex commercial disputes.
• Exceptional negotiation, advocacy, and client management skills.
• Strong understanding of procedural law and evidence.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload remotely, and meet demanding deadlines.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with expertise and experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering ultimate flexibility.
• Generous allowance for professional development and legal training.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• A challenging yet supportive virtual team environment.