Senior Associate Attorney

Ikwezi Mining; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal firm in Midrand seeks an experienced Associate / Senior Associate Attorney to manage litigation and provide general legal support. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years PQE and excels in contract drafting. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This role requires commitment to demanding hours to ensure excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a commitment to long hours when necessary.
• Solid understanding of arbitration and ADR mechanisms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain multiple legal matters and court schedules.
• Represent the company in litigation, arbitration, and ADR.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal correspondence.

Skills

Litigation experience

Contract drafting and negotiation

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Admitted Attorney with minimum 5 years PQE

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 company in litigation, 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 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Proven litigation experience with strong courtroom skills.
• Solid understanding of arbitration and ADR mechanisms.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• 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.

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.