Remote Commercial Litigation Associate High-Impact Disputes

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Mentorship and feedback

Flexible remote environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate for a remote-first role. You will handle complex disputes from home, collaborating with partners and senior staff. Strong advocacy, research, and client communication are essential.

Admitted in South Africa with 4–6 years PQE and experience in contracts, shareholder matters, and insolvency litigation will be valued greatly. The firm supports a flexible remote setup across the country.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 4–6 years PQE in commercial litigation.
• Proven experience handling complex commercial disputes (contracts, shareholder, insolvency).
• Strong research and writing skills with persuasiveness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on complex commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Manage discovery including document review and depositions.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances (remote or local).
• Develop case strategies and provide legal advice to clients.
• Analyze evidence and prepare expert reports.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client management

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Admitted Attorney (South Africa)

Tools

Electronic discovery platforms

Case management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate for a remote-first role. You will handle complex disputes from home, collaborating with partners and senior staff. Strong advocacy, research, and client communication are essential.

Admitted in South Africa with 4–6 years PQE and experience in contracts, shareholder matters, and insolvency litigation will be valued greatly. The firm supports a flexible remote setup across the country.