In-House Counsel — Durban Litigation Leader

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Professional development

Durban market exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel with a litigation focus to join our growing legal team.

You will manage civil litigation, arbitration and ADR, develop strategies with senior management, draft pleadings and represent the company in mediations when needed. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years of substantial litigation experience and in-house exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with substantive litigation experience.
• Experience handling civil litigation, arbitration and ADR.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation, arbitration and ADR proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategies with senior management and external teams.
• Draft pleadings, motions and court documents with accuracy.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel with a litigation focus to join our growing legal team.

You will manage civil litigation, arbitration and ADR, develop strategies with senior management, draft pleadings and represent the company in mediations when needed. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years of substantial litigation experience and in-house exposure is preferred.