Senior Associate Attorney

Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African mining company is seeking an experienced Admitted Attorney with 5-8 years post-qualification experience. The role involves managing multiple legal matters, representing the group in arbitration, and drafting and negotiating legal documents. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team. This position demands a proactive and commercially aware individual ready to handle demanding hours.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 5-8 years PQE in a commercial firm.
• Proven litigation experience and strong courtroom skills.
• Excellence in drafting and negotiation of legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain multiple legal matters and documents.
• Represent the group in arbitration and ADR proceedings.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting operations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational ability

Education

Admitted Attorney

5-8 years post-qualification experience (PQE)

Job description

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 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.