Senior Associate Attorney

Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Admitted Attorney to manage legal matters and represent the company in litigation. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, proven litigation skills, and strong drafting abilities. Responsibilities include managing legal files, negotiating contracts, and coordinating with external counsel.

Qualifications

• Must be an Admitted Attorney with minimum 5 years PQE.
• Proven litigation experience with strong courtroom presence.
• Solid understanding of ADR mechanisms required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Admitted Attorney

5+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

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 Were 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.