Senior Associate Attorney

Oza Holdings; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in South Africa is seeking a dedicated Associate / Senior Associate Attorney to join their legal team. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of post-qualification experience, proven litigation skills, and the ability to manage multiple legal matters. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, representing the group in arbitration, and providing legal support across various business areas. This role demands high attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven litigation experience with strong courtroom skills.
• Solid understanding of arbitration and ADR mechanisms.
• Ability to draft contracts, letters of intent, and letters of demand.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain multiple legal matters in an organized manner.
• Represent the group in arbitration and other ADR proceedings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal correspondence.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Education

Admitted Attorney

5-8 years post-qualification experience

Job description

Overview

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.

For more information please contact: Siphokazi August