Remote Employment Law Associate: Advise, Litigate & Grow

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous leave and study leave

Professional development

Exposure to varied cases

Remote-friendly environment

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Employment Law Associate to join a reputable South African law firm on a fully remote basis. You will advise SMEs to large corporates on all facets of employment law, draft contracts and policies, and represent clients in disputes before the Labour Court and CCMA.

We value a strong BCEA/LRA/EEA/SDA understanding, robust drafting and advocacy skills, and an ability to work independently in a remote setting while delivering practical, business-savvy legal

Qualifications

• LLB degree from a recognized institution.
• Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• 2–4 years post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, and SDA.
• Proven CCMA and Labour Court representation.
• Excellent negotiation, advocacy and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Proficiency with legal research databases and remote tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employment law matters, including dismissals and labour disputes.
• Draft, review, and amend employment contracts and company policies.
• Represent employers and employees in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and Labour Court.
• Conduct workplace investigations and advise on disciplinary procedures.
• Develop and deliver training sessions on employment law topics.
• Manage a caseload and collaborate with partners to achieve client outcomes.

Skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

LLB degree

Admission as Attorney

Tools

Legal research databases

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Employment Law Associate to join a reputable South African law firm on a fully remote basis. You will advise SMEs to large corporates on all facets of employment law, draft contracts and policies, and represent clients in disputes before the Labour Court and CCMA.

We value a strong BCEA/LRA/EEA/SDA understanding, robust drafting and advocacy skills, and an ability to work independently in a remote setting while delivering practical, business-savvy legal