Senior Associate Attorney

Ikwezi Mining; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic mining company is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate Attorney in Midrand to manage various legal matters. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of post-qualification experience, strong courtroom skills, and excellent drafting abilities. This role demands high attention to detail and the capability to work long hours when needed. Responsibilities include representing the group in arbitration, drafting contracts, and providing legal support across business areas. An opportunity for growth and diverse legal exposure awaits.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with 5-8 years of PQE.
• Proven litigation experience with courtroom skills.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple legal matters and court schedules.
• Represent the group in arbitration and ADR proceedings.
• Draft and review contracts and legal correspondence.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational ability

Education

Admitted Attorney

5-8 years post-qualification experience (PQE)

Completed articles in a Commercial firm

Job description

Purpose of the role:
Are you a driven and detail-oriented attorney looking to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking a dedicated Associate / Senior Associate Attorney to join our company’s legal team.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of legal matters and requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is willing to put in the hours to deliver excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain multiple legal matters, files, documents, and court schedules in an organized manner.
• Represent the group in, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, letters of intent, and legal correspondence (including letters of demand).
• Provide general legal support across various business areas (not limited to a single industry).
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory bodies where required.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Admitted Attorney with minimum 5-8 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Proven litigation experience with strong courtroom skills.
• Solid academic profile and articles completed in a Commercial firm.
• Solid understanding of arbitration and ADR mechanisms.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Analytical depth Identifies risks, not just law.
• Commercially aware and business understanding and acumen.
• Strong organizational ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.
• Willingness to commit to long and demanding hours when necessary.
• Ability to draft contracts, letters of intent, letters of demand, etc.
• Attention to detail, low error tolerance and strong drafting discipline.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a structured approach.
• Professional integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while being a collaborative team player.